Egypt, Alexandria Antoninus Pius, 138-161 Drachm circa 144-145 (year 8), Æ 34.50 mm., 26.12 g.
ΑVΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤⲰΝƐΙΝΟϹ ϹƐΒ ƐVϹ Laureate head r. Rev. Zodiac, Sun in Leo. Radiate-headed and draped bust of Helios, r.; below, lion running, r.; before, star; below LH. RPC Temp. 13547. Dattari 2968. Geissen 1495

Possibly the finest specimen known of this fascinating issue, lovely untouched dark brown patina and Good Extremely Fine.

Astrological type: Sun in Leo. Possibly the finest specimen known.