ANTONINUS PIUS, A.D. 138-161. Egypt, Alexandria. AE Drachm (19.62 gms), RY 4 (140/1). Good Fine.
RPC-14810 (temp.); Dattari-8741-2; K&G-35.84. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia; L-Δ (date) across field. A large sized bronze provincial issue, this piece features an attractive bust of Pius. Some pitting and roughness is noted, more notably on the reverse.
Ex: Frontenac Sale (Bowers and Merena - 11/1991) Lot #5046.
Estimate: $100.00- $150.00