Two Exceptional Nome Obols

CNG 88, Lot: 1092. Estimate $300. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Obol (19mm, 6.23 g, 12h). Hermopolites Nome. Dated RY 11 (AD 126/7). Laureate head of Hadrian right / Draped bust of Hermes-Thoth right, wearing tainia and hem-hem crown; to right L IA (date) above Ibis standing right. Köln 3399; Dattari (Savio) 6269, 10926-8; K&G N 18.6. Good VF, dark green-brown patina.

From Group CEM.