CNG 85, Lot: 712. Estimate $300. Sold for $350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (34mm, 29.76 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 138/9). Bare headed bust right, aegis on left shoulder / Euthenia reclining left on sphinx, holding grain ears, outstretched fold of garment containing fruit, and lotus; RY date in exergue. Köln 1301-2, 1304 var. (bust type); cf. Dattari (Savio) 2557; K&G 35.19. VF, brown patina. Rare bust type.
From Collection CR.