EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.50 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 133/134).

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Lot: 317. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Provincial, Bronze

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.50 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 133/134). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Isis Pharia, holding billowing sail and sistrum, sailing right before the Pharos of Alexandria, which is surmounted by a statue and two Tritons; L IH (date) above. Köln 1124-5 var. (placement of date); Dattari (Savio) 1767 var. (same); K&G 32.589; RPC III 5895; Emmett 1002.18. Dark brown patina with touches of green and red, light roughness/porosity. VF.

From the Stein A. Evensen Collection. Ex John A. Seeger Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 172, 5 September 2007), lot 134 (hammer $490).


Closing Date and Time: 23 September 2020 at 11:45:20 ET.

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