EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (31mm, 16.78 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 171/2). VF.

Electronic Auction 610 – Session 1
Lot: 782.
Closing Date: Jun 3 2026 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Estimate: $ 300

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (31mm, 16.78 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 171/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from the front / Nilus reclining left on crocodile, holding reed and cornucopia; [L I] B (date) across upper field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; cf. K&G 37.366 (for reverse type); RPC IV.4 3203.1 (this coin); Emmett 2151.12 (R4). Dark brown patina, some porosity, scratches, reverse flan void. VF. Extremely rare, the only example recorded in RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Künker 124 (16 March 2007), lot 8181.


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

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