Egypt. Alexandria. Trajan, 98-117. Drachm (Bronze, 35.1 mm, 27.35 g). Dated RY 12 (=108/9). AYT TPAIAN CЄXBI ΓЄPM ΔAKIK Laureate head right. Rev. Winged Nike in slow biga right, wreath in right, reigns in left, L IB (date) above. Dattari 947 (this coin). RPC III, 4308.3. Milne 593. Emmett 544. Rough surface. Very Fine.

Ex Giovanni Dattari Collection, Il Cairo, 947. Ex Riccardo Sarti , Milano, Ottobre 1984.

Notable drachm belonging previously to the famous Dattari collection. It shows an even and original patina on brilliant black background with emerald green highlights. Well centred coin on both sides with on obverse a clear and titled “consular” portrait of Trajan and on reverse a flexible winged Nike driving a chariot that keeps pace: perhaps an invitation to the Emperor to visit with ostentation Alexandria, after having peacefully quelled a riot and generously administering the city where he had promoted the construction of important monuments.