EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.74 g, 12h). Dated RY 9 (AD 124/5). Near VF.

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Lot: 363. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Provincial, Billon

Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.74 g, 12h). Dated RY 9 (AD 124/5). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nike, holding wreath and palm frond, seated left on shield, which is set on three cuirasses; ET Θ (date) across lower field. Köln 883; Dattari (Savio) 1415; K&G 32.324; RPC IV.4 5539.8 = Kellner p. 105, pl. 5, Abb. 10 (this coin); Emmett 871.9 (R5). Lightly toned, porosity, edge chip. Near VF. Very rare, a one-year type for Hadrian.

Ex Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection; A.K. Collection (Triton XVIII, 6 January 2015), lot 983, K008; Dr. Hans Steger Collection (Münzhandlung Basel 6, 18 March 1936), lot 387.


Closing Date and Time: 17 December 2025 at 12:00:40 ET.

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