EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.32 g, 11h). Dated RY 9 (AD 124/5). Near VF.

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Lot: 512. Estimated: $ 200
Closing Date: Jul 3 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.32 g, 11h). Dated RY 9 (AD 124/5). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Canopus of Osiris right; ЄΤ ЄΝΑΤ (date) around. Köln 877 var. (Canopus’ headdress); Dattari (Savio) 1328 same dies; K&G 32.304; RPC III 5489; Emmett 827.9. Lightly toned, some porosity, edge split. Near VF. Unusual representation of the Canopus Ateph crown, lacking the uaeus.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Barry Murphy, 28 April 2011.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 12:50:20 ET.

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