EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.64 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 138). Near VF.

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Lot: 397. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.64 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 138). Bareheaded bust right, aegis on left shoulder / Euthenia reclining left on andro-sphinx, holding grain ears, poppies, and lotus flower; outstretched fold of peplos containing fruit; ЄTOYC A (date) around. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 8444; K&G –; RPC IV.4 16703; Emmett 1518.1 (RY 1 unrecorded). Red-brown surfaces with green deposits in the recesses, light roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare, only one known to RPC.

From the Gregory Collection.

All Alexandrian coins of Antoninus Pius from year one are extremely rare with only one in Köln and six in Dattari’s collection.

Closing Date and Time: 12 April 2023 at 12:12:00 ET.

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