

Egypt. Alexandria. Trajan, 98-117. Drachm (Bronze, 33.6 mm, 16.79 g). Dated RY 14 (= 110/11). ΑΥΤ ΤΡΑΙΑΝϹ-ΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚΙΚ Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Sarapis seated left, between fountains (?); from the one to the left rises a small figure holding a vexillum; from the one to right, rises a flower; to left, small figure (Harpocrates); L ΙΔ (date) in exergue. Geissen -. Dattari -. Emmett -. RPC III, 4534 (only this coin cited and illustrated). Attractive brown patina. Minor roughness on reverse. Very Fine. Extremely Rare or unique? Apparently this is the only specimen known, there are no other published examples.
Ex Müller Sölingen 27 (1989) lot 2184. Ex Kölner Münzkabinett 67, 12-13.11.1997, lot 520.
As clearly noted by RPC III, 4534 who describes it in detail and illustrates it at table 209, this drachm is known only through this specimen. The unusual scene depicted on the reverse probably refers to a ritual and liturgical ceremony presided over by Sarapis, of which there are no other references so far. The chocolate brown patina regularly covers the entire coin and enhances the images.