- Very Fine Alexandria Roman Egypt large module drachm coin.
- Rare Agathodaemon (serpent) Temple reverse type struck for Emperor Antoninus Pius in his 15th Alexandrian year, L IE = 151/152 CE.
- Emmett: 1449/15, 24.43g, approx. 32mm.
- Obverse: Emperor laureate draped bust left.
- Reverse: Altar of Agathodaemon: tetrastyle temple façade with decorated garlanded entablature set on two-tiered base enclosing statue of female figure dropping incense on altar to right; pyre of burning pine cones on top, acroteria in form of aphlasta; LI E (date) flanking.
- Altar of Agathodaemon (a benevolent serpent spirit) was a revered sacred site in Greco-Egyptian and Classical Greek traditions dedicated to the "good spirit" of prosperity, health, and good fortune.
- Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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