EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Drachm (35mm, 28.14 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 (AD 100/1). Near VF.

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Lot: 462. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Drachm (35mm, 28.14 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 (AD 100/1). Laureate head right / Nilus reclining left on crocodile to right, holding a reed and cornucopia from which emerges a Genius; Iς above; L ∆ (date) in exergue. Köln 448; Dattari (Savio) 977; K&G 27.23 corr. (obv. legend with normal Σ, not lunate); RPC III 4134; Emmett 550.4. Blue-green patina over underlying brown, light roughness. Near VF.

Ex J.P. Righetti Collection (Nomos Obolos 23, 12 June 2022), lot 10.

The Greek numerals “Iς” to the right of the Genius indicate 16 cubits, the optimal flood level height of the Nile during inundation season.

Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 12:33:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.