EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Drachm (Bronze, 35.00 mm, 21.05 g, 12 h), Zodiac - Sun in Leo, year H = 8 = 144-145. [ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC CEB EΥC] Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. L H Lion leaping to right, with star over his head; above, radiate and draped bust of Helios to right. Dattari (Savio) 2968. Geissen 1495-6. K&G 35.278. RPC IV.4 Online temp. 13547.37 ( this coin ). Rare. Dark brown and green patina. Very fine.
From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, ex Elsen 134, 9 September 2017, 503 (but there covered with horrible deposits, since carefully removed).
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |