Lot 221
Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) AE Drachm, mint of Alexandria.

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
Estimate: £180 - £200
Description
Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) AE Drachm, mint of Alexandria. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right. Rev. Isis Pharia advancing right, holding sale and sistrum, Pharos (lighthouse) of Alexandria to
right, with door and steps, topped with beacon and statue. (Cologne 1607). Well-struck reverse with a very clear lighthouse – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. An attractive and affordable example of this issue. Pleasing brown toning.
Footnote
NGC Encapsulated #613664-001 – VG

