Lot description:
EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Drachm (Bronze, 31 mm, 22.55 g, 11 h), RY 11 = 147/8. ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ANTⲰNINOC CЄB ЄYC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius to right, seen from behind. Rev. L ЄΝΔЄΚΑΤΟΥ Elpis standing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising skirt with her left. Dattari (Savio) 2543. Emmett 1501.11. K&G 35.404. RPC IV.4 online 1052.31 (this coin). Two flan cracks and slightly rough, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Mark Gibbons, Newcastle, and from the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, Nomos 24, 22 May 2022, 337, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 388, 14 December 2016, 344.
Starting price: 75 CHF | |