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| Naville Numismatics Ltd. > Auction 36 | Auction date: 3 December 2017 |
| Lot number: 436 | |
| Lot description: Egypt, Alexandria. Dattari. Antoninus Pius, 138-161 Drachm circa 159-160 (year 23), 32mm., 18.90g. Laureate bust r., traces of drapery. Rev. Serpent with head of Sarapis, crowned with kalathos, erect, on back of horse, saddled and bridled, advancing r.; in field, L-K-. RPC Online 14989 (this coin cited). Dattari-Savio Pl. 145, 2831 (this coin). Dattari 2831 and Pl. XXII (this rev. Illustrated). Very rare and interesting, attractive brown tone, Good Very Fine. From the Dattari collection. Illustrated in Dattari. The horse and the chariot were introduced into Egypt moderately late in its history, about 1500 BC. Chariots used to lead two horses, and they were used not only in fighting but also for ceremonies and hunting.Horses were raised in Egypt, and their rarity and novelty meant that they were a status symbol, owned only by rich and powerful people. They were given comprehensive care and personal names, grand stables and the best food.This particular specimen has Serapis on the back of the horse. Starting Price: 300 GBP |  |
