EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.77 g, 11h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/131).Electronic Auction 474 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.77 g, 11h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/131). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Hadrian standing left, holding scepter, greeted by Alexandria, clad in elephant 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. Reddish-brown patina with touches of green. VF. |