★ A beautiful tetradrachm of Hadrian of fine style ★

EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Tetradrachm (Billon, 25 mm, 13.94 g, 12 h), RY 18 = 133/4. ΑΥΤ ΚΑIC ΤΡΑΙAN•ΑΔΡΙΑNOC CЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. L I-Η Serapis seated left on throne, holding scepter in his left hand and extending his right over Cerberus at his feet to left. Dattari (Savio) 1479-80. Emmett 892.18. K&G 35.571. RPC III 5871. Beautifully toned and of fine style. Good very fine.

From the Sam 'Duck' Reed Collection, ex Harlan J. Berk Buy or Bid Sale 67, 27 August 1991, 509.