Egypt, Mendesius. Dattari. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 Drachm circa 144-145 (year 8), Æ 34mm., 20.24g. Bare-headed, draped bust r. Rev. ΜƐΝΔΗСΙΟС Mendes standing, facing, head, r., crowned with disk, horns, plumes and uraei, holding long sceptre and goat. RPC Online 15677. Dattari-Savio Pl. 304, 1023 (this coin) and Pl. LIV 279 (this rev. Illustrated).
Extremely rare. Only six specimens known and only two in private hands from the Dattari Collection. Attractive brown tone, Good Very Fine/Very Fine.
From the Dattari collection.