EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Diobol (23.5mm, 9.15 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/132).

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Lot: 336. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

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

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Diobol (23.5mm, 9.15 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/132). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Isis enthroned right, crowned with horns and disk, suckling the infant Harpokrates, who is crowned with skhent and holding lotus bud; L Iς (date) across field, filleted(?) palm frond to lower right. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 7700-5; K&G 32.530; RPC III 5814; Emmett 1138.16. Brown patina with light green deposits/highlights, a few light scratches. Fine. Scarce variety with the addition of the palm frond. Lot includes old collection envelope.


Closing Date and Time: 23 June 2021 at 11:51:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.