The Pharos of Alexandria: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
346, Lot: 342. Estimate $200. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Hemidrachm (27mm, 9.17 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 141/142). Radiate head right / Pharos surmounted by two Tritons, each blowing a trumpet; between them is a lantern surmounted by a statue, holding situla and scepter; entryway below on right; L Є (date) across field. Köln 1408; Dattari (Savio) 3025; K&G 35.171; Emmett 1729.5 (R3). Good Fine, dark brown patina. Rare.
From a Hungarian Collection formed primarily in the 1930’s.