Antoninus Pius. Drachm

Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Year 8 = 144-145 AD, Drachm, 31.48g. Cologne-1494. Zodiac Series, Moon in Cancer. Obv: Head of Antoninus Pius r., surrounded by his name and titles in Greek. Rx: Above, bust of Selene r. within crescent moon; below, crab with raised, open claws; in upper field, star and date [L] - H.It is very rare to find a bronze drachm of Alexandria that almost never circulated. Most are in extremely worn condition and this one is among the finest specimens known. EF