EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.68 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). VF.

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Lot: 490.

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.68 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Alexandria standing right, holding vexillum and presenting grain ears to Hadrian standing left, holding scepter; L IE (date) across field. Köln 1026-8; Dattari (Savio) 1268 & 7367; K&G 32.505; RPC III 5768; Emmett 845.15. Lightly toned, slight porosity, small surface cracks on reverse. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Empire Coins 8 (7 December 1987), lot 484.


Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 12:43:00 ET.

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