EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (31mm, 19.47 g, 11h). Dated RY 4 (AD 163/4). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 560
Lot: 474. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (31mm, 19.47 g, 11h). Dated RY 4 (AD 163/4). Laureate head right / Nilus reclining left on crocodile, holding reed in right hand and cornucopia in left, from which emerges an infant Genius; to left, genius standing right of domed shrine inscribed Iς (for 16 cubits); L IZ (date) above. Unpublished in the standard references. Red-brown patina, roughness, details enhanced. Near VF. Extremely rare and unpublished.

Ex J.P. Righetti Collection, no. 378.


Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 12:37:40 ET.

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