EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Diobol (23.5mm, 9.05 g, 11h). Dated RY 20 (AD 135/6). Near VF.

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Lot: 469. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Diobol (23.5mm, 9.05 g, 11h). Dated RY 20 (AD 135/6). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, head left; L K (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 7933; K&G –; RPC III 6127.2 (this coin); Emmett 1122.20 (R5). Green patina, some roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare, one of three recorded in RPC and the only one illustrated.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Beast Coins, 13 December 2008. Keith Emmett Collection, purchased from M&R, March 1987.


Closing Date and Time: 19 February 2025 at 12:36:00 ET.

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