Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Auction 36 3 Dec 2017
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Egypt, Alexandria. Dattari. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 Drachm circa 164-165 (year 4), 31.5mm., 19.21g. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Sarapis standing, facing, head, l., holding taen; either side, Dioscuri, each crowned with star, standing, facing, heads turned to him, one holding bridle and whip, the other crowning Sarapis with wreath, holding whip; in field, LE. RPC Online 14669 (this coin cited) Dattari-Savio Pl. 189, 3529 bis (this coin).
Pierced, brown tone, Good Fine/About Very Fine.
From the Dattari collection.
According to Hesiod, Nike, the goddess of victory was the daughter of Pallas and Styx.She was appointed to guard the throne of Zeus with her brothers, Zelos, Kratos and Bia because they were the first to help Zeus when he called to arms against the Titans.She is usually pictured holding a wreath of stash to crown a victor, an oinochoe and a phiale for offerings, a thymiaterion (incense burner), an altar, and a lyre to celebrate a victory.
Pierced, brown tone, Good Fine/About Very Fine.
From the Dattari collection.
According to Hesiod, Nike, the goddess of victory was the daughter of Pallas and Styx.She was appointed to guard the throne of Zeus with her brothers, Zelos, Kratos and Bia because they were the first to help Zeus when he called to arms against the Titans.She is usually pictured holding a wreath of stash to crown a victor, an oinochoe and a phiale for offerings, a thymiaterion (incense burner), an altar, and a lyre to celebrate a victory.