EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (34mm, 22.30 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 141/2). Fine.

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Lot: 575. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (34mm, 22.30 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 141/2). Laureaet head right / Elpis standing left, holding lotus blossom and raising a fold of her skirt; L Є (date) in fields. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 2357 (same dies as illustration); K&G –; RPC IV.4 Online 15426; Emmett 1501.5. Red-brown patina, a few scratches and minor pits, small edge cracks. Fine. Very rare, only five known to RPC.

Ex Erret Bishop Collection, purchased from Forum Ancient Coins.


Closing Date and Time: 14 December 2022 at 13:11:20 ET.

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