EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (33mm, 25.16 g, 12h). Dated RY 19 (AD 134/5). Good VF.

Electronic Auction 610 – Session 1
Lot: 769.
Closing Date: Jun 3 2026 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Estimate: $ 300

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (33mm, 25.16 g, 12h). Dated RY 19 (AD 134/5). Laureate bust left, slight drapery on right shoulder / Elpis advancing left, holding flower and raising the hem of her dress; L • ЄN NЄAK • Δ (date) around. Köln 1175; Dattari (Savio) 1689; K&G 32.647; RPC III 5988; Emmett 956.19. Attractive green patina, trace deposits. Good VF. Well struck.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Spink, 25 March 1995. Reportedly ex Duke of Argyle Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 3 June 2026 at 14:16:00 ET.

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