EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 27.45 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). Near VF.

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Lot: 400. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 27.45 g, 12h). 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 1034; Dattari (Savio) 1610 & 7544-5; K&G 32.509; RPC III 5777; Emmett 964.15. Green and red patina, light roughness, flan flaw on reverse. Near VF.

Ex J.P. Righetti Collection (Nomos Obolos 23, 12 June 2022), lot 36.


Closing Date and Time: 3 April 2024 at 12:13:00 ET.

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