EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (35.5mm, 26.31 g, 12h). Zodiac series. Dated RY 8 (AD 144/5).

CNG Feature Auction 120
Lot: 678. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Provincial, Bronze, Coin-in-Hand Video

Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (35.5mm, 26.31 g, 12h). Zodiac series. Dated RY 8 (AD 144/5). Laureate head right / Moon in Cancer – Draped and diademed bust of Selene (Moon) right; star of eight rays before, crescent moon below, crab beneath all; [L]–H (date) to either side. Köln 1494; Dattari (Savio) 2964; K&G 35.270; RPC IV.4 Online 13545; Emmett 1681.8. Brown patina with touches of green and red, a couple smoothing/cleaning scratches. VF.

An enormous crab came to the aid of the Lernaean Hydra in its battle with Herakles by nipping Herakles’ foot with its claw. In reward for the crab’s service, Hera set its image among the twelve signs of the Zodiac.

The final winners of all CNG 120 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 11-12 May 2022. CNG 120 – Session Two – Greek Coinage (Part 2) through Roman Provincial Coinage will be held Wednesday afternoon, 11 May 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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