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EB0621 Antoninus Pius / TempleAntoninus Pius 138-161 AD, AE Drachm of Alexandria. Year 17 = 153-154 AD.
Obv: V _ AVT K T AI AΔPI ANTWNINOC CEVE, laurate and bearded bust right of Antoninus Pius.
Rev: Altar (Temple) of Caesareum (or Agathodaimon) as seen from the front, with six columns, garlanded front, set on two-tiered base, fire altar (pyre of burning pinecones) atop, aplustre (aphlaston) at each corner, Z in exergue and across L-I ( LIZ = year 17 ).
References: Dattari 3011, Emmett 1448-17.
Diameter: 38mm, Weight: 28.302 grams.
EB11/02/18 at 12:41okidoki: great example, rare reverse
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EB0647 Gallienus / SeleneGallienus, 253-268 AD, AE tetradrachm of Alexandria, year 15 (267/8 AD).
Obverse: AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CEB, Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Diademed draped bust of Selene right, regnal year LIE to left, large upright crescent [and palm branch?] right.
References: Milne 4157; Emmett 3834(15).
Diameter: 21mm Weight: 8.81gEB10/31/18 at 22:58*Alex: Great portraits.
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EB0629 Faustina II / TycheFaustina II, Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria. Year 15 (or 16) of Antoninus Pius = 151-152.
Obv: FAVCTINA CEBACTH, draped bust right.
Rev: IE-L (or IC-L) Tyche standing front, head turned right (her left), holding rudder in right hand and Nike in left.
References: Dattari 3270 sim.
Diameter: 23mm, Weight: 13.399 grams.
EB10/31/18 at 22:57*Alex: Nice Faustina.
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EB0621 Antoninus Pius / TempleAntoninus Pius 138-161 AD, AE Drachm of Alexandria. Year 17 = 153-154 AD.
Obv: V _ AVT K T AI AΔPI ANTWNINOC CEVE, laurate and bearded bust right of Antoninus Pius.
Rev: Altar (Temple) of Caesareum (or Agathodaimon) as seen from the front, with six columns, garlanded front, set on two-tiered base, fire altar (pyre of burning pinecones) atop, aplustre (aphlaston) at each corner, Z in exergue and across L-I ( LIZ = year 17 ).
References: Dattari 3011, Emmett 1448-17.
Diameter: 38mm, Weight: 28.302 grams.
EB10/31/18 at 22:55*Alex: Great coin. I like this one a lot.
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EB0680 Maximianus / ElpisMaximianus 286-305, billon tetradrachm of Alexandria, Year 2 = 287-288.
Obverse: A K M A OVA MAXIMIANOC CEB, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: L-B, Elpis standing left holding flower & raising hem of skirt, star at top right.
References: Milne 4814, Emmett 4114, Dattari 5873.
Diameter: 20mm Weight: 8.754gEB09/03/18 at 19:17quadrans: Nice piece.. 
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EB0643 Philip II Caesar / ZeusPhilip II Caesar, billon tetradrachm of Alexandria, year 7 of Philip I (249 AD).
Obverse: A K M IOV ΦΙΛIΠΠΟC ЄVCЄ, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Laureate bust right of Zeus, slight drapery; L Z (date) across field.
References: Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 5063; K&G 76.81; Emmett 3612.7 (R3 Scarce to Very Scarce).
Diameter: 23mm Weight: 13.47g
EB08/31/18 at 11:02okidoki: excellent tet
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EB0648 Gallienus / EagleGallienus, 253-268 AD, AE Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Year 9 = 261/262.
Obverse: AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CEB, Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: ENATOY, Eagle standing left, wreath in beak, palm over right wing, L in right field
References: Emmett 3802; Milne 4070-1; Curtis 1582-3; BMC 2235; Dattari 5286.
Diameter: 22.5mm Weight: 11.21g
EB08/30/18 at 15:54quadrans: Nice one
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EB0643 Philip II Caesar / ZeusPhilip II Caesar, billon tetradrachm of Alexandria, year 7 of Philip I (249 AD).
Obverse: A K M IOV ΦΙΛIΠΠΟC ЄVCЄ, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Laureate bust right of Zeus, slight drapery; L Z (date) across field.
References: Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 5063; K&G 76.81; Emmett 3612.7 (R3 Scarce to Very Scarce).
Diameter: 23mm Weight: 13.47g
EB08/28/18 at 04:39Jay GT4: I like the reverse portrait
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EB0640 Philip I / NikePhilip I, 244-249 AD, billon tetradrachm of Alexandria, year 5 = 247/8.
Obverse: A K M IOV FILIPPOC EV C, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Nike advancing right, holding palm and wreath; L Є (date) to right.
References: Dattari (Savio) 10855; K&G 74.83.
Diameter: 23.5mm Weight: 12.57gEB08/28/18 at 04:39Jay GT4: Lovely reverse
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EB0614 Hadrian / Isis Pharia, AE drachmHadrian, AE drachm of Alexandria, Dated year 17 (132-133).
Obv: AVT KAIC TΡAIAN AΔΡIA(NOC CEB?) Laureate draped bust right.
Rev: Isis Pharia standing right, holding billowing sail, LI Z (year 17) to left.
References: Milne 1412 sim; Emmett 1000 sim.
Diameter: 31.5mm, Weight: 27.21 gramsEB08/28/18 at 04:39Jay GT4: Nice big coin
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EB0644 Otacilia Severa / EusebiaOtacilia Severa, billon tetradrachm of Alexandria, year 4 = 246/7 AD.
Obverse: M ΩT CEOVHΡA CC M CTPA (or CTIA?), diademed and draped bust right.
Reverse: LΔ to left, Eusebia standing left, dropping incense on altar & holding box.
References: Cf. Köln 2770, Emmett 3549, Dattari 4976 (diff. obv. leg.).
Diameter: 22.5mm Weight: 12.3gEB08/27/18 at 07:12okidoki: Nice reddish
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EB0620 Antoninus Pius / Nilus & GeniusAntoninus Pius 138-161 AD, AE Drachm of Alexandria. Year 13 = 149/150 AD.
Obv: (ANTONINOC CE)-B EVC AVT K T AIΛ AΔG laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: L TPICKAI Iς, Nilus reclining left, holding cornucopia from which Genius emerges holding wreath, crocodile below.
References: Dattari 2751(2753,2755?).
Diameter: 34.5mm, Weight: 25.418 grams.EB10/25/17 at 15:15okidoki: Very nice
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EB0603 Domitian / ApisDomitian AE 24 of Alexandria. Year 7 = 87-88 AD.
Obv: AVT KAIΣAP ΔOMITIANOΣ ΣEB ΓEPM, Laureate bust right.
Rev: Apis bull standing right, wearing a Yoke around his neck, LZ above.
References: Dattari 578.
Diameter: 24mm, Weight: 6.426 grams.EB10/23/17 at 13:56okidoki: very nice is the green solid?
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EB0602 Vespasian / NikeVespasian AR Tetradrachm of Alexandria. Year 1 = 69 AD.
Obv: AVT TIT FLVIO VEΣΠAΣIANOV, Laureate head right, LA before.
Rev: Nike flying left holding wreath & palm.
References: Dattari 359.
Diameter: 24mm, Weight: 11.44 grams.
EB10/23/17 at 05:44Canaan: Nice portrait, looks alot like Galba's issues!...
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EB0591 Claudius / AntoniaClaudius Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria.
Obv: (TI KΛ)AUΔI KAIΣ ΣEBA ΓEP MANI AU(TOKR), laureate head of Claudius right. LB (Year 2 = 41/42 AD) right.
Rev: ANTΩNIA ΣEBAΣTH, draped bust of Antonia right.
References: Dattari 114-115.
Diameter: 26mm, Weight: 12.83 grams.EB10/22/17 at 02:29Jay GT4: Always nice to have Claudius and Antonia in silver...
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EB0590 Nero / AlexandriaNero, Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria.
Obv: NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB (ΓEP), radiate head right.
Rev: AVTOKPA, draped bust of Alexandria right in elephant skin headdress, LIB (year 12 = AD 65-66) to right.
References: Dattari 204.
Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 13.05 grams.EB10/22/17 at 02:01Jay GT4: This one should clean up nicely
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EB0586 Claudius / HippoClaudius, AE 25 of Alexandria.
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: AYTOKPA, hippopotamus standing right. LB (Year 2 = 41-42 AD) in exergue?
References: Dattari 164.
Diameter: 25mm, Weight: 13.46 grams.
EB10/22/17 at 01:12Jay GT4: Nice Hippo
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EB0612 Hadrian, Billon Tetradrachm of AlexandriaHadrian AD 117-138, Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria.
Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right.
Rev: L ∆EKATOV (RY 10 AD 125/126), laureate and draped bust of Nike right.
References: Dattari 1407 sim
Diameter: 24.5mm, Weight: 12.852 grams
EB10/12/17 at 12:47okidoki: excellent
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EB0612 Hadrian, Billon Tetradrachm of AlexandriaHadrian AD 117-138, Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria.
Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right.
Rev: L ∆EKATOV (RY 10 AD 125/126), laureate and draped bust of Nike right.
References: Dattari 1407 sim
Diameter: 24.5mm, Weight: 12.852 grams
EB10/12/17 at 11:07Mat: Very nice!
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EB0584 Claudius AE25 EgyptClaudius, AE25 of Alexandria. Year 4 = 57-58 AD.
Obv: (TI) KΛAY KAI CEBAC Γ(EΡMAN?), laureate head right, star below chin.
Rev: Bull butting right, LΔ (year 4) below.
References: Dattari 173-176 similar.
Diameter: 25mm, Weight: 7.89 gEB01/24/17 at 05:13Randygeki(h2): neat coin
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