EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (32.5mm, 25.08 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 154/155).Electronic Auction 474 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (32.5mm, 25.08 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 154/155). Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Eagle standing facing, head right with wreath in beak, wings spread; L I H (date) across upper field. Köln 1733 var. (obv. bust type and legend); Dattari (Savio) 8953; K&G 35.643 var. (same); Emmett 1494.18 (R3). Dark brown patina with touches of green, some minor porosity. Good VF. Very rare type for this regnal year. |