EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (36mm, 27.58 g, 12h). Zodiac series. Dated RY 8 (AD 144/5). VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 588. Estimated: $ 1 000

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze, Coin-in-Hand Video

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (36mm, 27.58 g, 12h). Zodiac series. Dated RY 8 (AD 144/5). AYT K T AIΛ A∆P ANTωNINOC CЄB ЄVC, laureate head right / Moon in Cancer – Diademed bust of Selene (Moon) right, wearing lunar headdress; to right, star of eight rays, crescent moon below; below; L H (date) across field. Köln 1494; Dattari (Savio) 2964; K&G 35.270; RPC IV.4 849; Emmett 1681.8. Red-brown patina with green highlights, flan splits, minor smoothing. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Frank L. Kovacs, February 1992.

An enormous crab came to the aid of the Lernaean Hydra in its battle with Herakles by nipping Herakles’ foot with its claw. In reward for the crab’s service, Hera set its image among the twelve signs of the Zodiac.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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