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CNG Feature Auction 120

Lot nuber 673

EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (35mm, 25.99 g, 11h). Dated RY 12 (AD 127/8).


CNG Feature Auction 120
Lot: 673.
 Estimated: $ 400

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (35mm, 25.99 g, 11h). Dated RY 12 (AD 127/8). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / River-god Nilus reclining left, leaning on hippopotamus standing right, holding cornucopia and reed; Nilometer reading Iς above; L ΔωΔЄK(date) in exergue. Köln 992; Dattari (Savio) 1805; K&G 32.462; RPC III 5717; Emmett 1015.12. Even light brown patina, a couple of edge nicks and pits. VF.

Ex John A. Seeger Collection (Classical Numismatic Group, 12 September 2007), lot 3154.

The Greek numerals “Iς” above Nilus indicate 16 cubits, the optimal flood level height of the Nile during inundation season.

The final winners of all CNG 120 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 11-12 May 2022. CNG 120 – Session Two – Greek Coinage (Part 2) through Roman Provincial Coinage will be held Wednesday afternoon, 11 May 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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