EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Drachm (33mm, 21.31 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 247/8). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 614
Lot: 645.
Closing Date: Jul 29 2026 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Estimate: $ 200

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Drachm (33mm, 21.31 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 247/8). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Homonoia standing left, raising hand and holding double cornucopia; L Є (date) across field. Köln 2745 var. (with palm frond); Dattari (Savio) 4944; K&G 74.90 var. (same); RPC VIII Online 58782 (this coin cited); Emmett 3526.5 (R4). Dark green-brown patina. Near VF. Very rare. The RPC Online feature coin.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Collection CR (Classical Numismatic Group 85, 15 September 2010), lot 731.


Closing Date and Time: 29 July 2026 at 13:34:40 ET.

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