EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Drachm (Bronze, 33.6 mm, 22.34 g, 1 h), year 4 = 140-141. ΑVΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤΝΙΝΟC CEΒ EYC Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. L TETAPTOY Elpis advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left. Dattari (Savio) 2535. Geissen 1343. K&G 35.88 var. (bust). RPC IV.4 Online temp. 15830. Black patina with earthen highlights. Very fine.
From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti.