EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Diobol (23mm, 9.55 g, 11h). Dated RY 17 (AD 153/4). Near VF.

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Lot: 614. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Diobol (23mm, 9.55 g, 11h). Dated RY 17 (AD 153/4). Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Winged caduceus with serpent heads, each wearing (pschent) crowns; L I Z (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 8878 var. (obv. bust type); K&G 35.623 var. (obv. bust type and legend); RPC IV.4 1619.1 (this coin); Emmett 1739.17 (R5). Dark green patina, some porosity. Near VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 291 (21 November 2012), lot 300.


Closing Date and Time: 21 May 2025 at 13:24:20 ET.

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