EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Drachm (32mm, 15.74 g, 12h). Mareotes nome. Dated RY 13 (AD 109/10). Fine.

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Lot: 574. Estimated: $ 750

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Drachm (32mm, 15.74 g, 12h). Mareotes nome. Dated RY 13 (AD 109/10). Laureate bust right, wearing aegis / [MAPE] O I THC, Ammon-Ra standing left, wearing atef crown, holding ram, wearing solar disk, and long scepter; L IΓ (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 10996; K&G N28.1; RPC III 6449.5 (this coin); W&G I.1a; Emmett 798.13 (R5). Dark green and brown patina with patches of red, minor roughness. Fine. Very rare variety without the ram at Ammon’s feet.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Wayne G. Sayles. Ex H. Mitchell Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 389, 18 January 2017), lot 498; Greenpoint Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 91, 19 September 2012), lot 725.


Closing Date and Time: 21 May 2025 at 13:11:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.