EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.38 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 (AD 136/7). VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 523. Estimated: $ 200

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.38 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 (AD 136/7). Laureate head left / Triptolemus driving biga of winged serpents right; L KA (date) around. Köln 1212; Dattari (Savio) 1484 var. (date arrangement); K&G 32.723; RPC III 6135; Emmett 900.21. Toned, porosity, some peripheral weakness. VF. Rare and popular type.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Holyland Numismatics, 23 April 2010.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 12:54:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.