Egypt, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius 161-180. Tetradrachm (Billon, 22.11 mm, 13.31 g). Dated RY 1 = AD 161. Λ AYPHΛIOC OYHPOC CЄB Laureate head of Lucius Verus with traces of drapery right. Rev. Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus wearing togas, standing facing each other, clasping hands; figure on left (Marcus Aurelius) holding scroll; L A (date) across field. Geissen 2123. Vogt II, 92. Cf. Vogt I 133-137. Dattari 3642 var. RPC IV.4. 2281.8 (this specimen illustrated). Rare. Very Fine/Extremely Fine. Ex Kurpfӓlzische Münzhandlung, Auction IL, 13-14.12.1995, lot 373. The rarity of this uncommon tetradrachm of dynastic propaganda lies firstly in the scarcity of Alexandrian issues of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, Augusti during their first Egyptian year of co-regency, which lasted from 7 March to 28 August 161 AD. Secondly, while the obverse presents us with a fine proud and military portrait of Lucius Verus, on the reverse we find the two recognized Augusti shaking hands in sign of Concord (Homonoia), but always with the priority of Marcus Aurelius (left), who holds a scroll in his left hand, perhaps that of the laws (in short: ‘he lays down the law’). Probably the best specimen of this sought-after coin since it had the honour of not only being cited but also illustrated in RPC IV. 4.2281.8.