EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 18.89 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 127/8). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 614
Lot: 630.
Closing Date: Jul 29 2026 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 18.89 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 127/8). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus reclining left on hippopotamus, holding cornucopia and reed; Iϛ above, L ΔωΔЄK (date) in exergue. Köln 992-3; Dattari (Savio) 1805; K&G 32.462; RPC III 5717; Emmett 1015.12. Dark brown patina with some green, minor cleaning scratches. Near VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 29 July 2026 at 13:29:40 ET.

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