EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 21.43 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 154/155).Electronic Auction 475 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 21.43 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 154/155). Laureate bust left, slight drapery / Nilus seated left on pile of rocks, holding reed and cornucopia; crocodile below; L IH (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 2734 & 8617; K&G –; RPC IV.4 Online 13848/5 (this coin cited and illustrated; since professionally cleaned); Emmett 1617.18. Brown surfaces with traces of green. Good VF. Rare variety with Pius’ bust to left. |