EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33.5mm, 24.62 g, 12h). Dated RY 9 (AD 145/146).CNG Feature Auction 115 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33.5mm, 24.62 g, 12h). Dated RY 9 (AD 145/146). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges a Genius; Iς (for 16 cubits) to left, crocodile below, L ЄNATOV (date) around. Köln 1522 var. (placement of Iς); Dattari (Savio) 2750 var. (obv. bust type); Dattari (Savio) Supplement Pl. 17, no. 87 var. (same); K&G 35.317; RPC IV.4 Online 14880; Emmett 1621.9. Dark green to black patina, minor roughness. VF. |