EGYPT, Alexandria. Augustus (Octavian). 27 BC-AD 14. Æ Obol – 40 Drachmai (21mm, 9.32 g, 12h). First series, struck circa 30-28 BC. Near VF.

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Lot: 438. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Augustus (Octavian). 27 BC-AD 14. Æ Obol – 40 Drachmai (21mm, 9.32 g, 12h). First series, struck circa 30-28 BC. Bare head right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, M (mark of value) to right. Köln 2; Dattari (Savio) 3; K&G 2.10; RPC I 5002; Emmett 2. Rough brown patina. Near VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 14 October 2018. Ex New Orleans Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 19 March 2025 at 12:25:40 ET.

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