EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Diobol (22.5mm, 8.82 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 138/9). Bareheaded bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Eagle standing left, head right, with wings gathered; L B (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 8967; K&G –; RPC IV.4 142.5 (this coin); Emmett 1745.2. Brown patina, light porosity, scratches. VF. Rare variety.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex CNG inventory 733151, October 2002; Classical Numismatic Group 50 (23 June 1999), lot 1155; Classical Numismatic Group 47 (16 September 1998), lot 108.
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