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Drachm of Alexandria with bust of Antoninus Pius
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 144–145
Mint: Egypt, Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34.5 mm. Weight: 23.35 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.532
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Bust of Mars above scorpion.
Star in field at right.
In field left and right: L H
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Bust of Mars above scorpion.
Star in field at right.
In field left and right: L H
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 16, 1998