EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (36mm, 26.59 g, 11h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). Near VF.Electronic Auction 559 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (36mm, 26.59 g, 11h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Hadrian standing left, holding scepter, greeted by Alexandria, clad in elephant’s skin headdress, chiton, and peplos, holding two grain ears and kissing emperor’s extended right hand; L IE (date) across lower field. Köln 1035; Dattari (Savio) 1611; K&G 32.508; RPC III 5777; Emmett 964.15. Brown surfaces, pitting, flan crack. Near VF. |