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EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (32mm, 20.55 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 164/5). Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Tyche-Euthenia standing left, holding ears of grain and cornucopia; before, forepart of sailing ship; below, Thalassa (the Sea) reclines, holding dolphin; behind, stern of ship, below, Nilus reclines, holding rudder; L Є (date) to right. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 3461; K&G –; RPC IV.4 Online 16892; Emmett –. Rough brown patina. Fine. Extremely rare.
From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection, purchased from Pegasi, May 2000.
This rare reverse type was only struck by Antoninus Pius in year 18 and Marcus Aurelius in year 5.
From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection, purchased from Pegasi, May 2000.
This rare reverse type was only struck by Antoninus Pius in year 18 and Marcus Aurelius in year 5.