EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian, with Sabina. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.31 g, 11h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 397.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 500

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian, with Sabina. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.31 g, 11h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, seen from behind / CABЄINA CЄBACTH, draped bust of Sabina right, wearing stephane; hair on top of head woven with pearls; L Iς (date) to left. Köln 1040; Dattari (Savio) 1250; K&G 32.515; RPC III 5787; Emmett 886.16. Toned with golden iridescence, scattered light marks. VF. Popular dual portrait type.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Harvey J. Hoffer Collection of coins of Hadrian (Harmer Rooke, 12 December 1986), lot 984.


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