EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.99 g, 12h). Dated RY 19 (AD 134/5). VF.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 1
Lot: 703. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Provincial, Billon

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.99 g, 12h). Dated RY 19 (AD 134/5). Laureate head left / Bust of Nilus right, wearing taenia with lotus buds, slight drapery on far shoulder; cornucopia behind his right shoulder; L ЄN NЄAKΔ (date) around. Köln 1147; Dattari (Savio) 7450-1; K&G 32.619; RPC III 5941; Emmett 875.19; Curtis 456 (this coin). Toned with original hoard patina, silvering remaining. VF.

From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk (ND). Ex Col. James W. Curtis Collection, acquired from Christian Blom in 1963.


Closing Date and Time: 25 January 2023 at 13:54:00 ET.

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