Egypt, Alexandria. Dattari. Lucius Verus, 161-169 Diobol circa 162-163 (year 3), Æ 23.80 mm., 6.06 g.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Serpent with head of Sarapis erect, r., wearing kalathos, enfolding caduceus and club surmounted by hawk; in field, L-Γ. RPC Temp. 15158.3 (this coin illustrated). Dattari-Savio Pl. 202, 9502 (this coin) and Pl. XXXXVII (this reverse illustrated).
Extremely rare only three specimens known and the only one in private hands. Attractive brown tone, Good Very Fine.
From the Dattari collection. Illustrated in RPC. The only specimen in private hands.