EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Diobol (24mm, 9.57 g, 11h). Dated RY 12 (AD 127/8). VF.

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The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze

Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Diobol (24mm, 9.57 g, 11h). Dated RY 12 (AD 127/8). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Demeter standing facing, veiled head left, holding grain ears and long torch; L ΔωΔЄK (date) around. Köln 985-6; Dattari (Savio) 1667-8 & 7600-2; K&G 32.466; RPC III 5711; Emmett 1119.12. Brown patina with red earthen highlights, light porosity. VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Amphora Coins, 10 January 2008.


Closing Date and Time: 21 May 2025 at 13:17:40 ET.

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