EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Tetradrachm (Billon, 23 mm, 13.05 g, 12 h), RY 2 = 117/8. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ Laureate head of Hadrian to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder; to right, star. Rev. L - B Bust of Nilus to right, wearing taenia, with slight drapery on both shoulders and cornucopiae on his right shoulder. Dattari (Savio) 1417 = RPC III online 5087.7 ( this coin ). Emmett 875.2. K&G 32.28. Slightly rough, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Naville E-Auction 54, 15 December 2019, 286, and that of G. Dattari (1853-1923).
Price realized | 220 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |