Very Rare Architectural Type
294, Lot: 509. Estimate $750. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (34mm, 31.68 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 165/6). Laureate bust left, slight drapery / Pylon (temple gateway) containing a facing canopus jar in entranceway at top of a tall flight of stairs; between towers, eagle standing facing, head left, with wings spread; L – ς (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 3568; K&G 37.279; Emmett 2099 (R4). Near VF, earthen green patina. Very rare architectural type that is only recorded for this year.