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Drachm of Alexandria under Antoninus Pius

Drachm of Alexandria under Antoninus Pius

r. 138 - 161 CE

Antoninus Pius

Roman Provincial

Obv.: laureate-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, r. Rev.: Zeus seated, l., holding sceptre (or patera) and thunderbolt; at his feet, eagle.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

Coins