EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 26.92 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 128/9). VF.Electronic Auction 555 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 26.92 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 128/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus reclining left on crocodile, holding cornucopia from which a genius emerges in extended right hand, and cradling reed in left arm; [Iς] (for 16 cubits) above, L TPICKAI (date) in exergue. Köln 1001; Dattari (Savio) 7754; K&G 32.470; RPC III 5730; Emmett 1014.13. Brown surfaces, minor edge splits, porosity. VF. |