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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 17-18 Sep 2015
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EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). Æ drachm (32mm, 22.38 gm, 12h). Dated RY 17 (AD 153/4). AVT K T AIΛ AΔP ANTωNЄINOC CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Antoninus right / Altar of Agathodaimon as a hexastyle temple set on two-tier base; above, two naval banners (aphlasta) on either side; pyre of burning pinecones in center; date I-Z / L across fields and in exergue. Dattari (Savio) 8860. Köln 1701 var. (bust type). Dark green patina with red earthen fields, somewhat emhanced, otherwise nicely detailed, with smooth surfaces. Choice Very Fine.
Estimate: 500-700 USD
EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). Æ drachm (32mm, 22.38 gm, 12h). Dated RY 17 (AD 153/4). AVT K T AIΛ AΔP ANTωNЄINOC CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Antoninus right / Altar of Agathodaimon as a hexastyle temple set on two-tier base; above, two naval banners (aphlasta) on either side; pyre of burning pinecones in center; date I-Z / L across fields and in exergue. Dattari (Savio) 8860. Köln 1701 var. (bust type). Dark green patina with red earthen fields, somewhat emhanced, otherwise nicely detailed, with smooth surfaces. Choice Very Fine.
Estimate: 500-700 USD