EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ Obol (17.5mm, 5.09 g, 12h). Local imitation. Dated RY 11 (AD 91/2). VF.

Electronic Auction 581
Lot: 375. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ Obol (17.5mm, 5.09 g, 12h). Local imitation. Dated RY 11 (AD 91/2). Laureate head left / Dolphin entwined around anchor; L IA (date) in field. Cf. Köln 382; cf. Dattari (Savio) 601; cf. K&G 24.168; cf. RPC II 2650; cf. Emmett 308.11. Dark brown patina, flan adjustment marks. VF. Extremely rare local imitation.

The legend on the right side of the obverse is spelled correctly, although when compared to other examples, is clearly in a different style, but the left side legend is poorly rendered, comprised of poorly-engraved and retrograde letters

Closing Date and Time: 19 February 2025 at 12:04:40 ET.

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