Alexandria Drachm - Antoninus Pius, 157 – 158
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Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
157 – 158
Ruler
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius)
(138–161)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Alexandria. Issued from 157 to 158. Struck in Bronze. Measures 32 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate bust of Emperor Antoninus Pius wearing paludamentum (military cloak) facing right. (Supreme commander / imperator (Autocrator), Caesar, Titus Aelius Hadrian Antoninus, emperor / the venerable / augustus (Sebastos), the pious (Eusebios).)
- Reverse
- God Nilus seated on rocks, looking right, holding reed in right hand and cornucopia in left hand. Genius holding wreath emerging from cornucopia. Crocodile facing right, climbing rocks below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (157-158) | — | Year KA (21) |
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