EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 23.18 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 154/155).

Electronic Auction 477
Lot: 349. Estimated: $ 300

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.

From the Stein A. Evensen Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 291 (21 November 2012), lot 301 (hammer $650).


Closing Date and Time: 23 September 2020 at 11:56:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.