Fine Style Arabian Drachm
508. Trajan AR Drachm of Bostra, Arabia. AD 114-116. AYTOKP KAIC NEP TRAIANW ARICTW CEB ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚ, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left / ΔHMAPX EΞ YΠATO S, two-humped (Bactrian) camel to left. Metcalf, Tell Kalak 20; SNG ANS -; Sydenham, Caesarea –; Kindler pl. VI, 12. 2.98g, 19mm, 6h. Near Mint State; lustrous. Struck from dies of very fine style. Rare.
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509. Trajan Æ As. Struck in Rome for circulation in Syria, AD 116. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM, radiate and draped bust right / DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P, S•C within oak wreath. RIC 647; Woytek 937v; McAlee 509; Strack 479; BMCRE 1093-4; BN 953-5. 8.44g, 24mm, 6h. Good Extremely Fine. In exceptional state of preservation.
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The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria
510. Hadrian Æ Hemidrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. AD 117-138. Dated RY 17 = AD 132/3. AVT KAIC TPAIAN A∆PIANOC CЄB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / The great Pharos (lighthouse) of Alexandria with monumental entryway at base, surmounted by two Tritons, each blowing a trumpet, between them the lantern housing with statue at pinnacle which holds situla and sceptre, L-IZ (date) across fields. Köln 1082; Dattari (Savio) 1933; K&G 32.557. 14.30g, 30mm, 12h. Good Very Fine. Very Rare, and one of the finest known examples.
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