CNG 109, Lot: 450. Estimate $200.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.55 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/131). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Hadrian standing left, holding scepter, greeted by Alexandria, clad in elephant 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. Near VF, dark green and brown patina, minor roughness and a bit of smoothing on the reverse.

From the New Orleans Collection. Ex Huston MBS 148 (25 October 1996), lot 58.

Current Status

CNG 109, Lot: 450.
Closing Date And Time: Sep 12, 2018 at 12:30:00 PM ET.
Current Date And Time: Apr 16, 2024 at 1:08:38 AM ET.
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