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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;SeptimusT, post: 4359971, member: 91240&quot;]Favorite is a strong word, and often in flux. But when it comes to big bronzes, Alexandrian drachms can&#039;t be beat! Despite being intrinsically less valuable than an &#039;actual&#039; drachm, something about their heftiness just inspires confidence, and their local iconography is also one of a kind. There&#039;s just something mesmerizing about them. Here&#039;s a beautiful reverse type depicting Harpocrates of Herakleopolis that I&#039;m currently very fond of, combining the mystery of Egypt with the might of Rome. His headdress and hem-hem crown remind me of a Pharaonic figure, which is what I love most about Alexandrian coins. At 34mm and 24.27g, it certainly fits the &#039;large bronze&#039; criteria. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1102393[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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