EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (35mm, 19.85 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). Near VF.

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Lot: 436. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (35mm, 19.85 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Hadrian standing left, holding scepter, greeted by Alexandria, clad in elephant’s skin headdress, chiton, and peplos, holding two grain ears and kissing emperor’s extended right hand; L IE (date) across lower field. Köln 1034; Dattari (Savio) 1610 & 7544-5; K&G 32.509; RPC III 5777; Emmett 964.15. Dark brown surfaces, light roughness, small edge cracks. Near VF.

An extensive series of billon and bronze issues commemorate Hadrian’s triumphant tour of Egypt in AD 130. The trip was marred by the tragic and mysterious death of Hadrian’s young companion, Antinous, on their boat trip up the Nile.

Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 12:25:00 ET.

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