Very Fine Roman Egypt Alexandria billon tetradrachm ancient coin.
Struck for Roman Emperor Maximinus I at Alexandria.Dated to the Emperor's 2nd regnal year, date is denoted by Greek letter B = 235/236 CE.Seldom encountered reverse type with Emperor on horseback. NGC Certified to VF.
Obverse: laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Maximinus I facing right.
Reverse: Detailed depiction of Emperor on horseback walking left, wearing wreath, raising right hand and holding scepter in left hand.
Emmett 3273/2.
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