EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 26.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 152/3). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 688. Estimated: $ 500

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

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 26.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 152/3). Laureate head right / Nike advancing right, holding palm frond and wreath; L Iϛ (date) across field. Köln 1689; Dattari 2696; K&G 35.560 corr. (Nike listed as advancing left); RPC IV.4 1443; Emmett 1608. Brown and green patina, granular surfaces. Good VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 917083 (29 January 2013); Classical Numismatic Auctions XX (25 March 1992), lot 487; Coin Galleries (23 May 1990), lot 544; Coin Galleries (23 August 1989), lot 412; Coin Galleries (11 February 1987), lot 379; Duke of Argyll Collection.


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.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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