Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 482 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 17 (AD 132/3). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΙΖ (date). Athena standing left, wearing aegis, holding grain ears and spear; shield at side.RPC III 5826; Dattari (Savio) 1641; Emmett 921.17. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 25.54 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Lot # 483 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L IH (date). Demeter standing right, holding torch and ears of corn, facing Euthenia standing left, holding ears of corn and sceptre.RPC III 5886; Dattari (Savio) 1671; Emmett 941.18. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 25.25 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 484 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4). Obv: AVT KAIC TPAIAN AΔPIANOC CЄB. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L IH (date). Isis Pharia sailing right toward the Pharos.RPC III 5893; Dattari (Savio) 1768; Emmett 1002.18. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 21.94 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 485 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΙΗ (date). Nilus reclining left on crocodile, holding reed and cornucopia.RPC III 5899; Dattari (Savio) 1787; Emmett 1014.18. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 22.99 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

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The Sphinx

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Lot # 486 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΙΗ (date). Sphinx with crown of disc, horns and feathers, with crocodile emerging from chest, walking left on serpent; above, griffin seated left with forepaw on wheel.RPC III 5912; Dattari (Savio) 2004; Emmett 1056.18. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 20.72 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Lot # 487 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 19 (AD 134/5). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ЄΝΝЄΑΚ·Δ (date). Elpis advancing left, holding flower and lifting fold of dress.RPC III 5987; Dattari (Savio) 1688; Emmett 956.19. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.89 g. Diameter: 35 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 488 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 19 (AD 134/5). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ЄΝΝЄΑΚ·Δ (date). Distyle temple enclosing Serapis seated left, holding sceptre; to left, Cerberus.RPC III 6044; Dattari (Savio) 1966; Emmett 6044.19. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.34 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 489 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 21 (AD 136/7). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Bare head left.Rev: L ΚΑ (date). Distyle temple with globe in pediment, enclosing Serapis seated left, holding sceptre; to left, Cerberus.RPC III 6214 (3 specimens); cf. Dattari (Savio) Suppl. pl. 13, 158.Extremely rare Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 22.67 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

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Lot # 490 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Obol. Coptite nome. Dated RY 11 (AD 126/7). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: ΚΟΠΤ / L ΙΑ (date). Sobek-Geb/Kronos standing left, bearded and veiled, wearing sun disk, holding harpa and dorcas gazelle.RPC III 6276; Dattari (Savio) 6231; Emmett 1256.11.Egypt was structured into districts called ‘nomoi’, territories that orbited around a main city, united by the worship of a specific local divinity. Each nome had its own main god and often generated antagonism with the gods of neighboring districts, often giving rise to fierce enmities and fights. Only three Egyptian cities were outside the nomes: Alexandria, Naucratis, and Ptolemais. This system dated back to the Pharaonic period and continued until Roman times, undergoing changes in the number and names of the districts. Under Alexander the Great, an Egyptian nomarch remained at the head of the nome, but from the early Ptolemies onwards, he was replaced by a Greek military governor (strategos). In Roman times, between Domitian and Marcus Aurelius, a series of coins was struck that reproduced the ‘nomoi’ with different personifications, accompanied by the image or distinctive sign of the sacred animal peculiar to each district, or by the statue of the main deity worshipped in the district. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 5.32 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 491 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Aelius (Caesar, 136-138). Tetradrachm. Dated RY 21 of Hadrian (AD 136/7). Obv: Λ ΑΙΛΙΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ. Bare head right.Rev: ΔΗΜ ЄΞΟΥϹ ΥΠΑΤ Β. Homonoia standing left, holding cornucopia and patera over altar.RPC III 6140; Dattari (Savio) 2074; Emmett 1350. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.82 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Phoenix - The Legendary Immortal Bird

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Lot # 492 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 2 (AD 138/9). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ЄΥϹ(Є)Β. Laureate head right.Rev: ΑΙωΝ / L - Β (date). Phoenix, crowned with nimbus, standing right.RPC IV.4 33; Dattari (Savio) 2428; Emmett 1419.2.ScarceIn ancient times, people measured time using two main methods: observing the sun or the moon. The Egyptians were an exception because they used both methods at the same time, creating a civil calendar and a religious one. The civil calendar was based on Sothis, which moves parallel to the sun and, with its sunrise, marked the beginning of the annual flooding of the Nile. The entire civil year revolved around the river and its fertility. In fact, farmers divided the year into three seasons: flooding, sowing, and harvesting. The religious year, on the other hand, was based on the lunar calendar. Each month was dedicated to a different divinity who was celebrated during that period. However, the two calendars had different lengths, being based on different calculations, and coincided again after 1460 years, on July 19, AD 139, when the star Sothis aligned perfectly with the Sun on the horizon. This phenomenon marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new cycle during the reign of Antoninus Pius, and was celebrated with the special issue of a series of coins centered on the Zodiac. All the signs of the zodiac were represented on these coins, but they began with the Phoenix, as it was believed that the exceptional, millennial alignment of Sothis with the Sun also corresponded to the mythical rebirth of this sacred animal, symbol of eternal regeneration. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 14.26 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 493 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 5 (AD 141/2). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: ΦΑΥϹΤΙΝΑ ΘЄΑ / L Є (date). Faustina I standing left, incense on lighted altar and holding sceptre.RPC IV.4 384; Dattari (Savio) 2105; Emmett 1393.5. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.80 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Lot # 494 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 5 (AD 141/2). Obv: ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ΕΥϹΒ. Laureate head right.Rev: L Є (date). Artemis advancing right, drawing arrow from quiver and holding bow.RPC IV.4 1238; Dattari (Savio) 2152; Emmett 1362.5.Scarce Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.36 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Lot # 495 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 8 (AD 144/5). Obv: ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹϹЄΒ. Laureate head right.Rev: L H (date). Sarapis seated left, holding sceptre; at his feet, Cerberus.RPC IV.4 732; Dattari (Savio) 2369-71; Emmett 1431.8. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.16 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Lot # 496 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 9 (AD 145/6). Obv: ΑΝΤωΝЄΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ΕΥϹЄΒ. Laureate head right.Rev: L ЄΝΑΤΟΥ. Eagle standing facing, head left, spreading wings.RPC IV.4 917; Dattari (Savio) 2423; Emmett 1378.9. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.54 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Lot # 497 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 10 (AD 146/7). Obv: ΑΝΤωΝЄΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΔЄΚΑΤΟΥ. Draped bust of Sarapis right, wearing kalathos and taenia.RPC IV.4 970 (4 specimens); Dattari (Savio) 2349; Emmett 1426.10.Very rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.96 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

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Lot # 498 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 12 (AD 148/9). Obv: ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΔωΔЄΚΑΤΟΥ (date). Dikaiosyne seated left, holding scales and cornucopia.RPC IV.4 1089; Dattari (Savio) 2202; Emmett 1377.12. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.90 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 499 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 14 (AD 150/1). Obv: ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Laureate head right.Rev: L ΙΔ (date). Eagle standing right, head left, holding wreath in beak.RPC IV.4 1238; Dattari (Savio) 8287; Emmett 1380.14. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.27 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 500 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 18 (AD 154/5). Obv: ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: L ΙΗ (date). Draped bust of Nilus right, crowned with taenia and lotus-buds, cornucopia at shoulder; to right, cornucopia, from which issues Genius holding wreath.RPC IV.4 1648; Dattari (Savio) 2292; Emmett 1412.18. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 14.11 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 501 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 21 (AD 157/8). Obv: ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Laureate head right.Rev: L KA (date). Nilus reclining left, head right, holding reed and cornucopia; crocodile below.RPC IV.4 1946; Dattari (Savio) 2315; Emmett 1413.21 (year not recorded).Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 14.65 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Two Specimens on RPC

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Lot # 502 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 21 (AD 157/8). Obv: ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Bare-headed and draped bust right.Rev: L ΚΑ (date). Sarapis standing facing, head right, holding long sceptre; at his feet, Cerberus.RPC IV.4 1951 (2 specimens); Dattari (Savio) -; Emmett 1428.21.Extremely rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.15 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 503 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 22 (AD 158/9). Obv: ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: L ΚΒ (date). Athena standing left, holding spear and resting hand upon shield.RPC IV.4 2026; Dattari (Savio) 2170 var. (placement of date); Emmett 1367.22. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 14.23 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 504 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 2 (AD 138/9). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ [ΕΥϹЄ?]Β. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L B (date). Distyle temple with globe in pediment, enclosing Serapis seated left, holding sceptre; to left, Cerberus.RPC IV.4 100; Dattari (Savio) 3053; Emmett 1668.12. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 29.22 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Lot # 505 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 2 (AD 138/9). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L B (date). Tyche reclining left on couch, wearing kalathos, resting hand on rudder.RPC IV.4 102; Dattari (Savio) 2888-9; Emmett 1687.2. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.21 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Lot # 506 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 4 (AD 140/1). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Bare head right.Rev: L Δ (date). Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos and taenia.RPC IV.4 290 (3 specimens); Dattari (Savio) 8670; Emmett 1647.4.Extremely rare Condition: Good fine.Weight: 21.59 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Lot # 507 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 4 (AD 140/1). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ЄΥϹ(Ϲ)ЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L Δ (date). Tyche standing left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia.RPC IV.4 313; Dattari (Savio) 8741-2; Emmett 1685.4. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 23.32 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Sacred Boat of Serapis

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Lot # 508 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 5 (AD 141/2). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L Є (date). Sarapis seated left, holding sceptre; at his feet, Cerberus; to left, veiled Demeter standing right, holding long torch and ears of corn; to right, Tyche holding rudder and cornucopia; all wearing kalathos; all on oared boat.RPC IV.4 423; Dattari (Savio) 2860; Emmett 1672.5.Very rare Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 24.64 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Lot # 509 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 7 ? (AD 143/4). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ [...]. Laureate head right.Rev: ΕΥΘΗΝΙΑ / [...]. Euthenia reclining left on sphinx, holding ears of corn.Cf. RPC IV.4 665-7; Emmett 1518. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 25.95 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Lot # 510 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 7 (AD 143/4). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ [...]. Laureate head right.Rev: L Z (date). Nike advancing, left, holding wreath and trophy.RPC IV.4 675-7; Emmett 1609.8. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 26.27 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Zodiac Series - Moon in Cancer

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Lot # 511 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 8 (AD 144/5). Zodiac series. Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝ(Є)ΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ. Laureate head right.Rev: L H (date). Zodiac, Moon in Cancer: draped bust of Selene right, over crescent; below, crab; before, star.RPC IV.4 849; Dattari (Savio) 2964; Emmett 1681.8.In ancient times, people measured time using two main methods: observing the sun or the moon. The Egyptians were an exception because they used both methods at the same time, creating a civil calendar and a religious one. The civil calendar was based on Sothis, which moves parallel to the sun and, with its sunrise, marked the beginning of the annual flooding of the Nile. The entire civil year revolved around the river and its fertility. In fact, farmers divided the year into three seasons: flooding, sowing, and harvesting. The religious year, on the other hand, was based on the lunar calendar. Each month was dedicated to a different divinity who was celebrated during that period. However, the two calendars had different lengths, being based on different calculations, and coincided again after 1460 years, on July 19, AD 139, when the star Sothis aligned perfectly with the Sun on the horizon. This phenomenon marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new cycle during the reign of Antoninus Pius, and was celebrated with the special issue of a series of coins centered on the Zodiac. All the signs of the zodiac were represented on these coins, but they began with the Phoenix, as it was believed that the exceptional, millennial alignment of Sothis with the Sun also corresponded to the mythical rebirth of this sacred animal, symbol of eternal regeneration. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.13 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Zodiac Series - Sun in Leo

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Lot # 512 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 8 (AD 144/5). Zodiac series. Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝ(Є)ΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ. Laureate head right.Rev: L H (date). Zodiac, Sun in Leo: radiate and draped bust of Helios right; below, lion running right; star above.RPC IV.4 858; Dattari (Savio) 2968; Emmett 1530.8.In ancient times, people measured time using two main methods: observing the sun or the moon. The Egyptians were an exception because they used both methods at the same time, creating a civil calendar and a religious one. The civil calendar was based on Sothis, which moves parallel to the sun and, with its sunrise, marked the beginning of the annual flooding of the Nile. The entire civil year revolved around the river and its fertility. In fact, farmers divided the year into three seasons: flooding, sowing, and harvesting. The religious year, on the other hand, was based on the lunar calendar. Each month was dedicated to a different divinity who was celebrated during that period. However, the two calendars had different lengths, being based on different calculations, and coincided again after 1460 years, on July 19, AD 139, when the star Sothis aligned perfectly with the Sun on the horizon. This phenomenon marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new cycle during the reign of Antoninus Pius, and was celebrated with the special issue of a series of coins centered on the Zodiac. All the signs of the zodiac were represented on these coins, but they began with the Phoenix, as it was believed that the exceptional, millennial alignment of Sothis with the Sun also corresponded to the mythical rebirth of this sacred animal, symbol of eternal regeneration. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 22.64 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Lot # 513 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 10 (AD 146/7). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝЄΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ(Β). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΔЄΚΑΤΟΥ (date). Isis Pharia standing right, holding sail and sistrum.RPC IV.4 999; Dattari (Savio) 2666-7; Emmett 1590.10. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 20.36 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 514 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 10 (AD 146/7). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝЄΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ. Laureate head right.Rev: L ΔЄΚΑΤΟΥ (date). Distyle temple with globe in pediment, enclosing Tyche reclining left on couch, holding rudder.RPC IV.4 1006; Dattari (Savio) 3062; Emmett 1689.10. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 30.85 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 515 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 12 (AD 148/9). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΔωΔЄΚΑΤΟY. Temple with two papyriform columns and rounded pediment with ureus, enclosing statue of Isis seated right, with Harpocrates and palm branch.RPC IV.4 1109; Dattari (Savio) 3049; Emmett 1587.12. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 21.15 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 516 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 13 (AD 149/50). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΤΡΙϹΚΑΙΔ(ЄΚΑ) (date). Dikaiosyne seated left, holding scales and cornucopia.RPC IV.4 1190; Dattari (Savio) 2518 & 8387-92; Emmett 1489.13. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 22.03 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 517 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 13 (AD 149/50). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: L ΤΡΙϹΚΑΙΔЄ (date). Dioskouroi, each crowned with star, on horseback towards each other; between, thymiaterion.RPC IV.4 1193 (3 specimens); Dattari (Savio) 8398; Emmett 1492.13.Extremely rare Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.11 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

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Only 1 Specimen on RPC

Naumann 160

Lot # 518 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 13 (AD 149/50). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ. Laureate head right.Rev: L ΤΡΙϹΚΑΙ (date). Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges a Genius; crocodile below; ΙϚ above.RPC IV.4 1207 (1 specimen); Dattari (Savio) -; Emmett 1621.13.Extremely rare Condition: Good fine.Weight: 19.76 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 519 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 14 (AD 150/1). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: L ΙΔ (date). Triptolemus, wearing elephant's-head cap, holding seeds in chlamys, driving biga drawn by winged serpents right.RPC IV.4 1287; Dattari (Savio) 2907; Emmett 1683.14.Triptolemus was the son of Celeus and Metanira. Demeter, who had been their guest in the palace of Eleusis as an old nurse and had tried in vain to give immortality to his brother Demophon, assigned Triptolemus the task of spreading the cultivation of wheat, especially the operations of ploughing and sowing. For this purpose she gave him a chariot drawn by two winged dragons. In honour of the goddess he instituted festivals in Athens called Thesmophoriae. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 20.61 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 520 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 17 (AD 153/4). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ. Laureate bust left, with slight drapery.Rev: L ΙΖ (date). Monumental altar or flat-roofed temple with six columns, garlanded, barriers between columns, uncertain figure at each end of base; above, pyre and acroteria in form of aphlasta.RPC IV.4 1584; Dattari (Savio) 3012-3; Emmett 1448.17. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 23.03 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 521 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 20 (AD 156/7). Obv: ΑΥ(Τ) Κ (Τ) (ΑΙΛ) ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: L K (date). Cybele seated left on throne, wearing veil, holding patera, resting arm on tympanum; between two lions.RPC IV.4 1872; Dattari (Savio) 8585-6; Emmett 1600.20. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 18.29 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 522 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 22 (AD 158/9). Obv: Τ Κ ΑΔΡΙΑ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥ. Laureate head left.Rev: L KB (date). Ares advancing right, holding trophy and spear.RPC IV.4 2080; Dattari (Savio) 2465 corr. (date); Emmett 1466.22. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 14.87 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 523 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 22 (AD 158/9). Obv: Laureate bust right, wight slight drapery.Rev: L KB (date). Hermanubis standing right, wearing kalathos, holding winged caduceus and palm-branch; behind, jackal.RPC IV.4 2091-3; Emmett 1568.22. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 15.55 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 524 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 24 (AD 160/1). Obv: ΤΙ ΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ ЄΥ. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: L ΚΔ (date). Draped busts of Serapis right wearing kalathos, and Isis left, facing each other; between, Harpocrates standing left, raising finger to lips, holding cornucopia; beneath, eagle standing facing, head left, spreading wings.RPC IV.4 2205; Dattari (Savio) 2856-7; Emmett 1658.24. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 21.61 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 525 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius (Caesar, 138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 11 of Antoninus Pius (AD 147/8). Obv: Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ(Ο)Ϲ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ЄΝΔЄΚΑΤΟΥ (date). Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.RPC IV.4 1064; Dattari (Savio) 3196; Emmett 1879.11. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 21.36 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 526 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius (Caesar, 138-161). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 12 of Antoninus Pius (AD 148/9). Obv: Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΔωΔЄΚΑΤΟY (date). Distyle temple with ureus in pediment, enclosing Serapis seated left, holding sceptre; to left, Cerberus.RPC IV.4 1124; Dattari (Savio) 3219; Emmett 1897.12. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 24.43 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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4 Specimens on RPC

Naumann 160

Lot # 527 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Faustina II (Augusta, 147-175). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 17 of Antoninus Pius (AD 153/4). Obv: ΦΑΥϹΤΙΝΑ ϹЄΒ ϹЄΒ ЄΥϹ ΘΥΓ. Draped bust right.Rev: L IZ (date). Serpent with head of Serapis erect right, wearing kalathos, enfolding stalks of corn.RPC IV.4 1608 (4 specimens); Dattari (Savio) 3294; Emmett 2002.17.Very rare Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 20.60 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 528 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Lucius Verus (161-169). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 3 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 162/3). Obv: Λ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΟΥΗΡΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L Γ (date). Emperor in military dress standing left, head right, resting hand on long sceptre, holding parazonium; to right, Nike advancing left, holding wreath over emperor's head and palm-branch.RPC IV.4 2478; Dattari (Savio) 9439; Emmett 2342.3.Scarce Condition: Good fine.Weight: 29.23 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Intense Depiction of Prisoners of War

Naumann 160

Lot # 529 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius (161-180). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 6 (AD 165/6). Obv: Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄ(Β). Laureate bust left, with slight drapery.Rev: L Ϛ (date). Trophy flanked by a male and a female and captive. Both bound and seazed - in front of the woman a pleading child.RPC IV.4 2907 (5 specimens); Dattari (Savio) 3571-2; Emmett 2191.6.Very rareThe child depicted on the reverse side is an interesting detail that adds dramatic tension to the scene, and is not present (or visible) in the examples cited by the RPC. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 28.72 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 530 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius (161-180). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 7 (AD 166/7). Obv: Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄ(Β). Laureate bust left, with slight drapery.Rev: L Ζ (date). Emperor standing left in slow quadriga, holding small Nike.RPC IV.4 3004 (3 specimens); Dattari (Savio) 3423; Emmett 2116.7.Extremely rare Condition: Good fine.Weight: 26.72 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 531 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius (161-180). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 15 ? (AD 174/5). Obv: Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ϹЄ. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: L I[Є?]. Homonoia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.RPC IV.4 3243 (2 specimens) var. (bust type); Dattari (Savio) 3471, 9261 var. (same).Extremely rare Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 23.70 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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