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                                56, Lot: 70. EGYPT, Alexandria. Augustus 
                                (Octavian). 27 BC-14 AD. Æ 40 Drachmae (8.21 
                                gm). First series struck circa 30-27 BC. 
                                Estimate $150. Sold For $126 

                                EGYPT, Alexandria. Augustus (Octavian). 27 BC-14 
                                AD. Æ 40 Drachmae (8.21 gm). First series struck 
                                circa 30-27 BC. Bare head right / Eagle standing 
                                left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae before, M 
                                behind. Köln 2; Dattari 4; Milne 1. Near VF, 
                                brown patina with touches of red. Very rare, and 
                                the first Roman Egyptian coin. ($150)







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From CNG Online Auction 56, closed January 8, 2003.


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