EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Drachm (35mm, 25.50 g, 12h). Dated RY 11 of Antoninus Pius (AD 147/8). VF.

Electronic Auction 610 – Session 1
Lot: 781.
Closing Date: Jun 3 2026 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Estimate: $ 150

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Drachm (35mm, 25.50 g, 12h). Dated RY 11 of Antoninus Pius (AD 147/8). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Nilus reclining left on crocodile, holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges a genius; [Iϛ] (for 16 cubits) above; L Є[NΔЄ] KA[TOV] (date) around. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 3205; K&G 37.11; RPC IV.4 1066.7 (this coin); Emmett 1891.11 var. (date unlisted). Dark red-brown and green patina, details enhanced. VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Robert M. Harlick Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 94, 18 September 2013), lot 935; Rauch 86 (12 May 2010), lot 855.


Closing Date and Time: 3 June 2026 at 14:20:00 ET.

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