EGYPT, Alexandria. Aelius. Caesar, AD 136-138. Æ Diobol (24.5mm, 8.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 of Hadrian (AD 136/7). Near VF.

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Lot: 369.

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 150

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Aelius. Caesar, AD 136-138. Æ Diobol (24.5mm, 8.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 of Hadrian (AD 136/7). Bareheaded and draped bust right / ΔHM • ЄΞOY C • VΠAT • B •, Euthenia(?) standing facing, head left, holding patera and grain ears. Köln 1272; Dattari (Savio) 2079; K&G 34.6; RPC III 6242; Emmett 1353. Dark brown patina with traces of green. Near VF.

From the Rocky Mountain Collection of Alexandrian Coins, purchased from William M. Rosenblum.

This reverse has typically been referred to as Homonoia but Homonoia holds a cornucopia and patera, this figure holds grain ears. An attribution to Euthenia seems more likely.

Closing Date and Time: 15 June 2023 at 10:42:40 ET.

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