EGYPT, Alexandria. Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. Æ Drachm (32mm, 19.32 g, 11h). Dated RY 13 of Antoninus Pius (AD 149/50). Draped bust right / Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges a Genius, crocodile below, L TPICKAI (date) around. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 9120; K&G 38.53; RPC IV.4 Online 13676; Emmett 1993.13 (R4). Green and brown patina, roughness, die flaw on reverse. Good Fine. Very rare. Attractive portrait of Faustina.
From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection.