EGYPT, Oxyrhynchus. 2nd-3rd centuries AD. PB Tessera (23mm, 5.17 g, 12h). Near VF.Electronic Auction 540 Roman Provincial, Lead Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Oxyrhynchus. 2nd-3rd centuries AD. PB Tessera (23mm, 5.17 g, 12h). Minerva advancing right, holding raised spear and fighting serpent to right / Victory advancing right, holding palm frond and wreath. Milne 5307-8 var. (Victory left); cf. Dattari (Savio) 6539; Köln 3551 (same obv. die). Pale brown-gray surfaces with minor chipping at periphery. Near VF. A rare variety with Victory right. |