Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 451 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Nero (54-68). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 14 (AD 67/8). Obv: NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣΕB ΓEP AV. Radiate bust of Nero left, wearing aegis; L IΔ (date) to left.Rev: AKTIOΣ AΠOΛΛΩN. Laureate and draped bust of Apollo right, with quiver over shoulder; star to right.RPC I 5317; Dattari (Savio) 207; Emmett 111.14. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.12 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Lot # 452 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Galba (68-69). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 1 (AD 68). Obv: ΛΟΥΚ ΛΙΒ ΣΟΥΛΠ ΓΑΛΒΑ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ ΑΥ. Laureate head right; L A (date) to right.Rev: ΚΡΑΤΗΣΙΣ. Kratesis standing facing, head left, holding Nike and trophy.RPC I 5329; Dattari (Savio) 311; Emmett 173.1. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.39 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 453 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Galba (68-69). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 2 (AD 68/9). Obv: ΣΕΡΟΥΙ ΓΑΛΒΑ ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒΑ. Laureate head right; L B (date) to right.Rev: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΑ. Draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant-skin cap; simpulum to right.RPC I 5341; Dattari (Savio) 301; Emmett 170.2. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.76 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Galba

Naumann 160

Lot # 454 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Galba (68-69). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 2 (AD 68/9). Obv: ΣΕΡΟΥΙ ΓΑΛΒΑ ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒΑ. Laureate head right; L B (date) to right.Rev: ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΑ. Eleutheria standing left, leaning on column, holding wreath and sceptre; simpulum to left.RPC I 5342; Dattari (Savio) 310; Emmett 172.2. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.03 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 455 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Galba (68-69). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 2 (AD 68/9). Obv: ΣΕΡΟΥΙ ΓΑΛΒΑ ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒΑ. Laureate head right; L B (date) to right.Rev: ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΑ. Eleutheria standing left, leaning on column, holding wreath and sceptre; simpulum to left.RPC I 5342; Dattari (Savio) 310; Emmett 172.2. Condition: Fine.Weight: 12.87 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Otho

Naumann 160

Lot # 456 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Otho (69). Ae Tetradrachm. Dated RY 1 (AD 69). Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ ΜΑΡΚ ΟΘΩΝΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ. Laureate head right; L A (date) to right.Rev: ΕΙΡΗΝΗ. Veiled bust of Eirene right, wearing olive wreath; caduceus behind.RPC I 5360; Dattari (Savio) 325; Emmett 183.1. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.03 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 457 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Vespasian (69-79). Ae Diobol. Dated RY 8 (AD 75/6). Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΥ. Laureate head of Vespasian right.Rev: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ / LΗ (date). Draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant’s skin headdress.RPC II 2452; Dattari 369; Emmett 215.8. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.30 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 458 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Titus (79-81). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 2 (AD 79/80). Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ ΤΙΤΟΥ ΚΑΙΣ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΥ ΣΕΒ. Laureate head right.Rev: ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ / L B (date). Homonoia seated left, holding olive branch.RPC II 2463; Dattari (Savio) 422; Emmett 233.2. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 12.97 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Lot # 459 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Domitian (81-96). Ae Diobol. Dated RY 3 (83/4). Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ ΣΕΒ. Laureate head right.Rev: ΕΤΟΥΣ ΤΡΙΤΟΥ. Draped bust of Serapis right, modius on head.RPC II 2489; Dattari (Savio) 528; Emmett 297.3. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.70 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

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Lot # 460 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Trajan (98-117). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 12 (108/9). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ϹЄΒ ΓЄΡΜ ΔΑΚΙΚ. Laureate head right.Rev: L ΙΒ (date). Triptolemus in chariot right, pulled by two winged serpents.RPC III 4336.1 (5 specimens); Dattari (Savio) 1038; Emmett 601.12. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 23.98 g. Diameter: 35 mm.

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Lot # 461 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Trajan (98-117). BI Tetradrachm. BI Dated RY 19 (AD 115/6). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΡΙ ϹЄΒ ΓЄΡΜ ΔΑΚΙΚ ΠΑΡ. Radiate bust right, wearing aegis; star before.Rev: L ΙΘ (date). Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.RPC III 4889; cf. Dattari (Savio) 656; Emmett 372.19. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 14.14 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 462 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Trajan (98-117). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 20 (AD 116/7). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΡΙ ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚΙΚ ΠΑΡ. Radiate head of Trajan right, wearing aegis; star to right.Rev: L Κ (date). Draped bust of Nilus right, crowned with taenia and lotus-buds; cornucopia at shoulder.RPC III 4919; Dattari (Savio) 674; Emmett 387.20. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.20 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Agathos Daimon - Protector of the Household

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Lot # 463 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 3 (AD 118/9). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: L Γ (date). Serpent Agathodaemon erect right, crowned with pschent, enfolding caduceus and stalk of corn.RPC III 5149; Dattari (Savio) 1530; Emmett 803.3. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.93 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Canopic Jar

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Lot # 464 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 5 (AD 120/1). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery; crescent to right.Rev: L Є (date). Canopus of Osiris right.RPC III 5256; Dattari (Savio) 1318-20; Emmett 827.5. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 12.77 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 465 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 5 (AD 120/1). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: L Є (date). Serpent Agathodaemon erect right, crowned with pschent, enfolding caduceus and stalk of corn.RPC III 5270; Dattari (Savio) 1547; Emmett 803.5. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.47 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 466 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 10 (AD 125/6). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΔΕΚΑΤΟΥ (date). Elpis advancing left, holding flower and lifting fold of dress.RPC III 5583; Dattari (Savio) 7417-8; Emmett 839.10. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.28 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 467 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 13 (AD 128/9). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟϹ / L ΙΓ (date). Clasped hands.RPC III 5728; Dattari (Savio) 1525; Emmett 848.13. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 13.43 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 468 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 14 (AD 129/30). Obv: ΑVΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right.Rev: L - IΔ (date). Radiate and draped bust of Helios right.RPC III 5737; Dattari (Savio) 1384-5; Emmett 852.14. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.42 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 469 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΙϚ (date). Serapis seated left on throne decorated with two Nikai, holding scetpre; to left, Cerberus.RPC III 5789; Dattari (Savio) 1477; Emmett 892.16. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.52 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 470 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian, with Sabina (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 17 (AD 132/3). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right.Rev: ϹΑΒЄΙΝΑ ϹЄΒΑϹΤΗ / L IZ (date). Draped bust of Sabina right.RPC III 5821; Dattari (Savio) 1254; Emmett 886.17. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.62 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 471 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΙΗ (date). Sarapis seated left, holding sceptre; to left, Cerberus.RPC III 5871; Dattari (Savio) 1479; Emmett 892.18. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.24 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 472 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 19 (AD 134/5). Obv: ΑYΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СЄΒ. Laureate head left.Rev: L ЄNNЄAK Δ. Bust of Nilus right, wearing taenia and with slight drapery and cornucopia over shoulder.RPC III 5941; Dattari (Savio) 7450-51; Emmett 875.19. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.55 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 473 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 21 (AD 136/7). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate head right.Rev: L ΚΑ (date). Demeter standing left, holding grain ears and torch.RPC III 6131; Dattari (Savio) 1335; Emmett 832.21. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 14.13 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 474 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 22 (AD 137/8). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: L KB (date). Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia; crocodile below.RPC III 6250; Dattari (Savio) 1440; Emmett 879.22. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.24 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 475 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 2 (AD 117/8). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑ[...]AΝΟϹ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: L B (date). Emperor standing right in slow quadriga, holding eagle-tipped sceptre and branch.Cf. RPC III 5098; Emmett 960.2. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 26.64 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 476 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 6 (AD 121/2). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: L Ϛ (date). Emperor standing right in quadriga of elephants, laureate-headed, wearing toga, holding eagle-tipped sceptre and branch; to right, Nike flying left with wreath.RPC III 5351; Dattari (Savio) 1609; Emmett 961.6.Rare Condition: Good fine.Weight: 16.01 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 477 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 13 (AD 128/9). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΤΡΙϹΚΑΙΔ (date). Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges a Genius; Iς (for 16 cubits) above, crocodile below.RPC III 5730 var. (rev. legend); Dattari (Savio) 1808; Emmett 1014.13. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 21.09 g. Diameter: 35 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 478 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L - IE (date). Hadrian standing left, holding sceptre, greeted by Alexandria, wearing elephant skin headdress, holding two grain ears and kissing emperor’s extended right hand.RPC III 5777; Dattari (Savio) 1610 & 7544-5; Emmett 964.15. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 26.52 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 479 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L IE (date). Emperor standing right in quadriga, laureate-headed, wearing toga, holding eagle-tipped sceptre and raising hand; to right, Alexandria standing left, raising hand in greeting and holding vexillum.RPC III 5780; Dattari (Savio) 1595; Emmett 966.15. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 21.93 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 480 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΙϚ (date). Nilus seated left on crocodile on rocks, holding reed and cornucopia.RPC III 5791; Dattari (Savio) 1794; Emmett 1016.16. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 24.38 g. Diameter: 35 mm.

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Naumann 160

Lot # 481 - EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: L ΙϚ (date). Nilus seated on hippopotamus on rocks left, holding cornucopia and reed.RPC III 5792; Dattari (Savio) 1796; Emmett 1017.16. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 22.38 g. Diameter: 35 mm.

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Naumann 160

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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Naumann 160

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

Naumann 160

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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Naumann 160

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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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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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

Naumann 160

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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Naumann 160

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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Naumann 160

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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Naumann 160

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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Naumann 160

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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Naumann 160

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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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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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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