| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61375 | Auction date: 20 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 25164 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Ancients EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). AE drachm (33mm, 27.60 gm, 1h). NGC VF★ 4/5 - 5/5. Dated Regnal Year 8 (144/5 AD). AYT K AIΛ AΔP-ANTwNЄINOC CЄB ЄYC, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right / MЄNE-ΛAЄITHC, Harpocrates of Canopus (half human and half crocodile) left, wearing pschent crown, raising right index finger to mouth, cornucopia cradled in left arm; L H (date) in left field. Emmett 1819. RPC IV.4, 788. Scarce and high grade for the type. An appealing piece characterized by deep toning, accented with patches of rich terracotta hues. Ex Economopoulos Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's tag included. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-provincial/ancients-egypt-alexandria-antoninus-pius-ad-138-161-ae-drachm-33mm-2760-gm-1h-ngc-vfand-9733-4-/a/61375-25164.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61375-05202024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
