EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.92 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 171/2). Good Fine.

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Lot: 403. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.92 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 171/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia, crocodile below; L I B (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 3499 var. (bust); K&G 37.366 var. (same); RPC IV.4 3204.2 (this coin); Emmett 2151.12 (R4). Green patina, porosity, flan crack. Good Fine. Extremely rare, only two recorded in RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 291 (21 November 2012), lot 305.


Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 12:14:00 ET.

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