EGYPT. Alexandria. Trajan, 98-117. Drachm (Bronze, 34.90 mm, 23.05 g, 11 h), year 15 = 111-112. ΑΥΤ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ CEΒ ΓEΡΜ ΔΑΚΙΚ Laureate bust of Trajan to right, with aegis on far shoulder. Rev. L IE Nilus reclining left on crocodile, holding reed in right hand and cornucopiae in left; in exergue, lotus flowers. Dattari (Savio) 967. Geissen 589. K&G 27.431. RPC III 4622.3. Dark brown and green patina. Light smoothing, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, ex Kress 112, 22 June 1959, 249.
Price realized | 180 CHF |
Starting price | 160 CHF |