EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (36.5mm, 25.27 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 558
Lot: 439. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (36.5mm, 25.27 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus seated left on crocodile, holding reed and cornucopia; pile of rocks below; [L I ς] (date) in left field. Köln 1056; Dattari (Savio) 7741; K&G 32.519; RPC III 5791; Emmett 1016.16. Brown and red patina with green deposits, peripheral weakness, small pit on reverse, edge chip. Near VF.

Ex Nomos Obolos 23 (12 June 2022), lot 37; J. P. Righetti Collection, no. 156; Roma E-Sale 2 (2 November 2013), lot 386.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 12:26:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.