EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Diobol (23mm, 8.20 g, 12h). Zodiac series. Dated RY 11 (AD 147/8). VF.

Triton XXVIII
Lot: 518. Estimated: $ 500

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Diobol (23mm, 8.20 g, 12h). Zodiac series. Dated RY 11 (AD 147/8). AYT K T AIΛ AΔP ANTωNЄINOC, laureate head right / Sun in Leo: Lion leaping right, head left; star to upper left; L IA (date) below. Köln 1582; Dattari (Savio) 3130bis; K&G 35.414; RPC IV.4 1077; Emmett 1756.11. Brown patina with green highlights, light porosity, cleaning scratches. VF. Click here for a video presentation on this collection.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex CNG inventory 736103 (October 2003); Nomisma S.p.A. 25 (21 September 2003), lot 142.

With the star in the field, the lion is a representation of the constellation Leo.

The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session Two – Lot 288–557 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2025 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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