• 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.