EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Drachm (Bronze, 33 mm, 26.88 g, 12 h), RY 15 = 130/1. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ [CЄΒ] Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. L - IE 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) 7545. Emmett 964.15. K&G 32.508. RPC III 5778. About very fine.
From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 388, 14 December 2016, 339.
This issue was struck to commemorate Hadrian's visit to Egypt in 130.
Price realized | 200 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |