EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (32.5mm, 21.47 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/131).

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Lot: 310. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Provincial, Bronze

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (32.5mm, 21.47 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/131). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Hadrian, holding scepter and branch(?), in quadriga right, being hailed by Alexandria standing facing before the horses; L IE (date) in exergue. Köln 1037; Dattari (Savio) 1595; K&G 32.510; RPC III 5780; Emmett 966.15. Dark brown patina with touches of green and light earthen highlights/deposits, light scratches on the highpoints. VF.

From the Stein A. Evensen Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 171 (22 August 2007), lot 46 (hammer $338).

An extensive series of billon and bronze issues mark Hadrian’s triumphant tour of Egypt in AD 130. The trip was marred by the tragic and mysterious death of Hadrian’s young companion Antinous on their boat trip up the Nile.

Closing Date and Time: 23 September 2020 at 11:43:00 ET.

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