EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Drachm (Bronze, 34.50 mm, 21.87 g, 12 h), year IH = 18 = 133-134. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙC ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CEB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. L I-H Two erect snakes facing each other: Agathodaemon, on the left facing right, with a caduceus and, on the right facing left, Uraeus with a sistrum. Dattari (Savio) 1991. Geissen 1097. K&G 32.574. RPC III 5908. With a pair of bold and clear serpents, and a brown patina. Slightly rough, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, bought privately in 2015.
Price realized | 420 CHF |
Starting price | 280 CHF |
Estimate | 350 CHF |