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  Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1281. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
  2005. EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitian. 81-96 AD. Æ 
  Obol (3.48 gm, 12h). Dated RY 11 (91/2 AD). 
  Bidding Closed Estimate $500 

EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitian. 81-96 AD. Æ Obol 
(3.48 gm, 12h). Dated RY 11 (91/2 AD). Laureate 
head left / Egyptian sphinx reclining right; date 
above. RPC II 2646; Köln 396; Dattari 571; Milne 
510; Emmett 327. VF, brown surfaces, pit on 
Domitian's forehead. ($500)

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.

A rare numismatic representation of an Egyptian 
sphinx in the pose of the famous Giza monumental 
statue.


High bid of $2000, $2300 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €1620, £1100, C$2500, A$2600, on June 8, 2005.

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