★ Struck to commemorate Hadrian's visit to Egypt in 130 ★

EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Drachm (Bronze, 35 mm, 23.64 g, 12 h), RY 15 = 130/1. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ CЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. L - ΙΕ Hadrian standing left, holding scepter in his left hand and extending his right toward Alexandria standing right, holding grain ears in her left hand and kissing Hadrian's extended right hand with her right. Dattari (Savio) 1610. Emmett 964.15. K&G 32.509. RPC III 5777. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

This issue was struck to commemorate Hadrian's visit to Egypt in 130.