Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => COTD => Topic started by: Victor on March 05, 2016, 12:15:28 PM

Title: Pagan coinage of thr Great Persecution
Post by: Victor on March 05, 2016, 12:15:28 PM
here is a nice example in the current Holyland Auction-- e-Auction 5 

Mid 4th century AD. AE 16 mm. Alexandria mint.
Weight 1.75 gm.
Obverse: DEO SANCTO SERAPIDI, draped bust of Serapis right, wearing modius.
Reverse: DEO SANCTO NILO, Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia, ALE in ex.
Near extremely fine. Rare.
Vagi 2959.
Estimate: 1000$