Rare Pharos Hemidrachm

266, Lot: 286. Estimate $300. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Hemidrachm (30mm, 13.81 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 (AD 136/7). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pharos of Alexandria surmounted by two Tritons, each blowing a buccinum (trumpet), lantern surmounted by statue holding situla and scepter, entryway at bottom left. Köln -; Dattari (Savio) 1935; K&G 32.761. Near VF, green and brown patina with some light deposits. Rare and popular type.