EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 24.03 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 (AD 136/7). Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 680. Estimated: $ 500

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Bronze, Coin-in-Hand Video

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

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 24.03 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 (AD 136/7). AVT KAIC TPAIAN A∆PIANOC CЄB, bareheaded bust left, draped right shoulder / Serapis, holding grain ears and scepter, reclining left on eagle standing facing, head left, with wings displayed; L K A (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 1840 var. (bust); K&G 32.748 var. (same); RPC III 6199A var. (same); Emmett 1034.21. Red-brown patina with green highlights, light porosity. Near VF. Very rare, unpublished with this bust type.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, 28 April 2001. Ex Kerry K. Wetterstrom Collection (Classical Numismatic Auctions XII, 26 September 1990), lot 146; Duke of Argyle Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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