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EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Drachm (35mm, 21.49 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 (AD 100/101). AVT KAIΣ NEP TPAIAN ΣЄB ΓЄPM, laureate head right / Nilus reclining left on crocodile to right, holding a reed and cornucopia from which emerges a Genius; Iς above; L ∆ (date) in exergue. Köln 448; Dattari (Savio) 977 (this coin); K&G 27.23 corr. (obv. legend with normal Σ, not lunate); RPC III 4134/36 (this coin); Emmett 550.4; Staffieri, Alexandria In Nummis 45 (this coin). Good VF, beautiful brick red patina with some green in the devices. A portrait of outstanding quality.
From the Giovanni Maria Staffieri Collection, purchased from Dr. Piero Beretta, Milan, October 1972. Ex Dr. Piero Beretta Collection (Milan); Giovanni Dattari Collection, no. 977.
The Greek numerals "Iς" to the right of the Genius indicate 16 cubits, the optimal flood level height of the Nile during inundation season.
From the Giovanni Maria Staffieri Collection, purchased from Dr. Piero Beretta, Milan, October 1972. Ex Dr. Piero Beretta Collection (Milan); Giovanni Dattari Collection, no. 977.
The Greek numerals "Iς" to the right of the Genius indicate 16 cubits, the optimal flood level height of the Nile during inundation season.