EGYPT. Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Drachm (Bronze, 34.5 mm, 17.90 g, 12 h), year 6 = 165-166. Μ ΑVΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC CE Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to left, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. CHAMCIA / L ς Semasia (or Alexandria), wearing elephant's skin headdress, on horseback galloping left, holding palm branch in right hand. Dattari (Savio) 3533. Geissen 2052. K&G 37.290. RPC IV.4 Online temp. 14679. Somewhat rough brown surfaces, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, ex Elsen, 16 June 2012, 529.