

Egypt. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Hemidrachm (Bronze, 29.30 mm, 13.90 g). Dated RY 15 (= 151/2). [ΑΥΤ Κ] Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ Laureate-headed bust wearing cuirass and paludamentum right. Rev. L Ι Ε; Pharos of Alexandria, surmounted by two Tritons, each blowing a trumpet; between them is a lantern surmounted by a statue, holding situla and scepter; entryway below on left; L Ι - Ε (date) across field. Dattari-Savio -. RPC IV.4, 1384. Emmett 1729 (but not this year). Brown patina. About Very Fine/Good Fine. Extremely rare, only two specimens listed in RPC.
Ex Naville Numismatics Ltd. 66, 27.06.2021, lot 171.
A small and very rare Antoninian hemidrachm dated year 15 of reign (151-152 AD) showing on reverse, a full Alexandria's lighthouse image, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, built in 280 BC by architect Sostrato from Cnidus. This is the third specimen known (RPC IV. 4 knows only two specimens) and the best well preserved than that reproduced by RPC IV. 4.