EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Mamaea. Augusta, AD 222-235. Æ Drachm (30.5mm, 9.38 g, 12h). Dated RY 10 of Severus Alexander (AD 230/1). Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Nilus seated left on hippopotamus walking left, holding grain ears and cornucopia; below, palm branch; L I (date) to left. Köln 2519; Dattari (Savio) 4550; K&G 64.48; RPC VI Online 10492; Emmett 3254.10 (R3). Rough red-brown surfaces. Near Fine. Rare.
From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection, purchased from Wayne Sayles (November 2001).