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Pagan coinage of thr Great Persecution

Started by Victor, March 05, 2016, 12:15:28 PM

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Victor

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$