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Æ33 - Antoninus Pius L ΚΒ
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
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| Year | 158-159 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right, with traces of drapery visible at the shoulder. The emperor is depicted with a full beard and characteristic portrait features of his mature reign. The Greek imperial legend runs around the periphery of the flan, partially legible due to the irregular strike and worn edges. The portrait exhibits the typical Alexandrian provincial style, with bold, slightly schematic modeling of the facial features. The flan is broad and irregular, characteristic of Alexandrian bronze coinage of this period. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | Draped bust of the personification of Alexandria facing right, wearing the distinctive cap in the form of an elephant's head, a hallmark attribute identifying this figure as the city-goddess of Alexandria. The drapery is rendered with multiple folds across the shoulder and chest, reflecting the competent but provincial engraving style of the Alexandrian mint. The regnal year date L ΚΒ (Year 22) appears in the left field. The broad, irregularly shaped flan and the bold, slightly worn relief are consistent with other large Alexandrian bronzes of the Antonine period. |
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