EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (32mm, 21.26 g, 11h). Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4).

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Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (32mm, 21.26 g, 11h). Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Isis Pharia, holding billowing sail, sailing right before the Pharos of Alexandria, which is surmounted by a statue and two Tritons; L IH (date) below. Köln 1117 var. (date placement); Dattari (Savio) 1768 var. (same); K&G 32.588 var. (same); RPC III 5894 var. (bust); Emmett 1002.18. Rough and pitted brown surfaces. Fine. Rare variety.

This reverse die is only known with the bareheaded left obverse type.

Closing Date and Time: 23 March 2022 at 12:29:00 ET.

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