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Lot # 263
Egypt. Alexandria. Augustus, 27 BC-14. Obol - 20 Drachmai (Bronze, 15.7 mm, 2.69 g). 3rd series, dated RY 28 (= 3/2 BC). ΚΑΙ-ϹΑ-ΡΟϹ Altar; inscribed L KH (date). Rev. CEBA/CTOY in two lines within wreath. Vogt I, p. 191. Vogt II, p. 2. BMC 21. Dattari 47. Geissen 17. RPC I, 5014. Emmett 43. MILNE, Joseph Grafton, The alexandrian Coinage of Augustus, in "The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology", Vol. XIIA, Parts III and IV, pp. 135-140 + Plate XXXI, London, 1927. Extremely Fine. Ex Münzhandlung Gilles Blançon, Price list 31/1999-2000, August 1999, lot 1093. This is one of the smallest numerals minted by Augustus in Alexandria. This dated coin was probably issued in honour of the sovereign on the occasion of the title conferral of 'Pater Patriae' occurred on 5th February 2 BC (cf. Vogt).