Lot 1148
Uncertain Emperor. PB Tessera (4.68 g), 2nd-3rd centuries AD. Antinoöpolis in Egypt, RY 2 of an uncertain emperor. Confronted busts of Antinous, on left, and Isis, on right; across field, date (L B). Rev. Nilus reclining left on back of hippopotamus, holding reeds and cornucopiae. (Rostovtsev & Prou 665-6; Milne -; Dattari (Savio) -). Rare. Excellent for type and metal. Choice very fine. Estimate $750UP
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