- Choice Almost Uncirculated Roman Egypt Alexandria potin tetradrachm coin.
- Struck for Emperor Probus during his 2nd (B) Alexandrian year = 276/7 CE.
- E-3987/2, rated as R1, 8.01g, approx. 20mm.
- Full readable legends.
- Obverse: laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
- Reverse: Elpis standing left holding flower and raising skirt with left hand, date to left, L B.
- Certified by NGC to Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5 (very rare high grade and near max subgrades), light marks are noted, but they are well blended and not distracting.
- Pedigree: Ex. Dr. Charles Jay Deur Collection, Ex. Nilus Coins.
- Elpis is the Greek goddess and personification of hope and expectation.
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