EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34.5mm, 25.12 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/1). Good Fine.

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Lot: 452. Estimated: $ 100

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 (34.5mm, 25.12 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 patina with touches of green and red, encrustations on both sides. Good Fine.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 490 (21 April 2021), lot 755.


Closing Date and Time: 16 August 2023 at 12:30:20 ET.

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