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Lot No.99
AUC51
Ancient World
Auction Date: 16-04-2026
Billon
Egypt, Alexandria - Roman provincial coin of Hadrian (117-138AD), billon tetradrachm, dated RY 6 (AD 121/2), RPC III 5312, 12.48g. Obv: Laureate bust right, draped left shoulder, crescent moon to right; Greek legend ADRIA CEB. Rev: Canopic jar of Osiris to right; L E (date) across field.
Very fine, Rare.
Canopic jars were used to store the organs that were removed from the body during the mummification process, specifically the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines. The term "canopic" to describe such vessels is derived from the port city of Canopus, where the god Osiris was worshipped in the form of a jar.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-7,000
Sold For :
Rs. 7,000
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