Lot 397: Egypt, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Æ drachm. RY 8 (A.D. 144/5).

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 17 (Auction 320)

Description

Egypt, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. Æ drachm (36 mm, 20.22 g, 11 h). RY 8 (A.D. 144/5). [AYT K T AIΛ AΔP ANTωNINOC CЄB ЄYC], laureate head of Antoninus Pius right / Mars in Scorpio: helmeted and cuirassed bust of Mars left above scorpion left; in upper left field (mostly indistinct), star; in upper right field, date ([L]/H). Köln 1500; Dattari (Savio) 2972; Milne 1820; Kampmann & Ganschow 35.264. Rare Astrological type. Orange, green and brown patina, the obverse quite rough. Fair / very fine.

From the WJP Scorpion Collection.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 397
Listing #: 177247
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 7:12:00 PM CT
Estimate: $500
Collection: Scorpion Collection

Sold Winning Bid: $320
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Description

From the WJP Scorpion Collection.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 397
Listing #: 177247
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 7:12:00 PM CT
Estimate: $500
Collection: Scorpion Collection