EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.70 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (117/8). VF.Electronic Auction 556 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.70 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (117/8). Laureate bust right, draped left shoulder; star to right / Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Athena right, wearing aegis; L B (date) across fields. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 7377 = RPC III 5073.2 = Figari - Mosconi 226 (this coin); K&G –; Emmett 817.2 (RY 2 not recorded). Toned, light porosity. VF. Extremely rare, only three known to RPC including this coin. |