Ancient Coins: GREEK and GREEK IMPERIAL BRONZE: Alexandria, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D.

AE Drachm, 23.05g. 33mm.  Dated regnal year 9= 145/146 A.D.  Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right.  Rev. Nilus reclining to right holding cornucopia with genius and reeds; crocodile below.  Köln 1890. Dattari-Savio 8631.  Brown patina.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: NFA, Los Angeles, Auction 11, 1982, lot 444.
Ex: CNA, NY, Auction 13, 1990, lot 104, Wetterstrom collection

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