Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Drachm (Bronze, 35.89 mm, 27.69 g). Dated RY 17 (= 132/3). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. Draped bust of Serapis to right, wearing kalathos, set on eagle standing facing, head to right; to right, palm frond; L - IZ (date) across upper field. Dattari (Savio) 1822. RPC III, 5841. Emmett 1026. Geissen 1083. BMC 743. Attractive "desert" brown patina with reddish tone. Rough surface, otherwise, nearly Extremely Fine.Ex Numismatica Ars Classica-Spink Taisei Numismatics, 10.11.1994, lot 830.

Drachm of particular charm deriving from the magnificent original shiny red "desert" patina spread over the entire coin. The sharp, edgy relief of its images makes it appear as if it has just been minted and never circulated.