EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (31.5mm, 18.76 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 165/6). Good Fine.Electronic Auction 539 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (31.5mm, 18.76 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 165/6). Laureate bust left, slight drapery on left shoulder / Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos; below, eagle standing facing, head left, with wings displayed; L ς (date) across upper field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 3512 var. (bust); K&G 37.218 var. (same); RPC IV.4 Online 14676; Emmett 2171.6. Earthen green-brown patina, granular surfaces. Good Fine. Extremely rare, only three known to RPC, none in CoinArchives. Superior to the RPC plate coin. |