EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 23.18 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 154/155).Electronic Auction 477 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 23.18 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 154/155). Laureate and draped bust right / The Harbor of Alexandria: Isis Euploea standing left, holding grain ears and rudder; to left, prow above Euthenia seated right, propping herself up on hand; to right, stern above Nilus reclining left, holding rudder; L I/H (date) in fields. Köln 1749 var. (placement of date); Dattari (Savio) 8772; K&G 35.661; Emmett 1589.18. Dark brown to black patina with light earthen highlights/deposits, area of fill on obverse edge. VF. Rare type. |