Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 100 | Auction date: 29 May 2017 |
Lot number: 1345 | |
Lot description: An Interesting Selection of Roman Provincial Coinage Egypt, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Drachm year 5 (164-165), Æ 28.83 g. Μ ΑVΡΗΛΙΟС – Α[ΝΤWΝ]ΙΝΟС СεΒ Laureate bust l., drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. Isis Euploia standing l., holding ears of corn in r. hand and cornucopiae in l.; in l. field, forepart of ship under sail; below which, female reclining r., holding rudder in l. hand; in r. field, stern of ship, below which, bearded figure reclining l., holding reed in r. hand. In r. field, L E. Dattari 3460. Dattari-Savio 3460 and 9254. RPC Online 13809 temp. Exceedingly rare, only four specimens listed in RPC. Attractive brown patina, bold portrait and an interesting reverse type. Good extremely fine From the Dattari collection. Estimate: 3000 CHF |