EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Dichalkon (13mm, 2.03 g, 12h). Hermopolites nome. Dated RY 11 (AD 126/127).

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Lot: 265. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Provincial, Bronze

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Dichalkon (13mm, 2.03 g, 12h). Hermopolites nome. Dated RY 11 (AD 126/127). Laureate bust right, slight drapery / EPMO, cynocephalus seated right, wearing sun disk; L IA (date) to right. Köln 3400; Dattari (Savio) 6270; K&G N18.7; RPC III 6288; Emmett 1294.11. Dark green and reddish-brown patina, some roughness. VF. Rare.

A cynocephalus is a creature with the body of a baboon and head of a dog. In ancient Egypt the cynocephalus was sacred to Thoth.

Closing Date and Time: 2 December 2020 at 11:28:00 ET.

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