EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 24.25 g, 12h). Dated RY 9 (AD 145/146).

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Lot: 399. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 110. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 24.25 g, 12h). Dated RY 9 (AD 145/146). Laureate head right / Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges a Genius; Iς above, crocodile below, L ЄNATOV (date) around. Köln 1522 var. (obv. bust type); Dattari (Savio) 8631; K&G 35.316; Emmett 1621.9. Dark brown surfaces with areas of green deposits/corrosion. VF.

The Greek numerals “Iς” above the Genius indicate 16 cubits, the optimal flood level height of the Nile during inundation season.

Closing Date and Time: 10 March 2021 at 12:12:40 ET.

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