EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (35mm, 26.19 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). VF.

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Lot: 5676. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (35mm, 26.19 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Hadrian standing left, holding scepter, greeted by Alexandria, clad in elephant’s skin headdress, chiton, and peplos, holding two grain ears and kissing emperor’s extended right hand; L IE (date) across lower field. Köln 1035; Dattari (Savio) 7545 = RPC III 5778.16 = Figari & Mosconi 289 (this coin); K&G 32.508; Emmett 964.15. Dark brown patina, metal flaws, minor spots of verdigris. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Auctiones 17 (7 June 1988), lot 403.


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