EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 17.18 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 117/8). Near VF.

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Lot: 388. Estimated: $ 300

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 17.18 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 117/8). Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Zeus, holding thunderbolt, reclining left on eagle standing right, head left, with wings displayed; L B (date) to right. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G –; RPC III 5033; Emmett 1069.2 (R5). Brown patina with earthen highlights, flan flaws. Near VF. Extremely rare, the second known.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins. Ex Herakles Numismatics (28 April 2012).


Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 12:09:00 ET.

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