EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (32.5mm, 23.89 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 148/149).Electronic Auction 458 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (32.5mm, 23.89 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 148/149). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Isis Pharia, holding billowing sail and sistrum, standing right before the Pharos of Alexandria, which is surmounted by a statue and two Tritons; L ΔωΔЄ KAT OV (date) around. Köln 1608; Dattari (Savio) 8575; K&G 35.434; RPC IV.4 Online 13640; Emmett 1592.12. Attractive brown patina with traces of green. In NGC encapsulation 4938302-005, graded VF. Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. |