EGYPT, Alexandria. Sabina. Augusta, AD 128-136/7. Æ Hemidrachm (29.5mm, 14.47 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 of Hadrian (AD 131/2). CABINA [CЄBACTH], draped bust right, wearing stephane / Pharos of Alexandria surmounted by two Tritons, each blowing a buccinum (trumpet), lantern surmounted by statue holding situla in right hand and scepter in left, entryway at bottom right; L Iς (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 2072; K&G 33.8; RPC III 5809; Emmett 1343.16 (R5). Brown patina, some roughness, weakness on obverse. Good Fine. Extremely rare, only three recorded by RPC.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 31 March 2010.
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