EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ Drachm (30mm, 15.98 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 165/6). Good Fine.Electronic Auction 555 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ Drachm (30mm, 15.98 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 165/6). Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / Draped bust of Nilus right, crowned with taenia and lotus buds; before, cornucopia at shoulder; L Ϛ (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 9486; K&G –; RPC IV.1 2962; Emmett 2404.6 (R5). Yellow-brown surfaces, multiple cleaning scratches, scrapes on obverse, details enhanced. Good Fine. Extremely rare, only two known to RPC. |