EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 24.38 g, 1h). Dated RY 23 (AD 159/60). Near VF.

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Lot: 303.

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 24.38 g, 1h). Dated RY 23 (AD 159/60). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Nilus seated left on pile of rocks, facing right, holding reed and cornucopia; crocodile below; L KΓ (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 2742 var. (bust); K&G 35.824 var. (same); RPC IV.4 Online 15783; Emmett 1617.23. Brown and green patina, roughness. Near VF. Very rare, unpublished variety.

From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 29 March 2023 at 11:40:40 ET.