EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (33.5mm, 26.82 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/132).

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Lot: 313. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Provincial, Bronze

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (33.5mm, 26.82 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/132). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Nilus seated left on pile of rocks, holding reed and cornucopia; crocodile below; L Iς (date) in left field. Köln 1056 var. (placement of date); Dattari (Savio) 1794; K&G 32.519; RPC III 5791; Emmett 1016.16. Dark brown surfaces with areas of bare metal, some roughness. Good VF.

From the Stein A. Evensen Collection. Ex G. Hirsch 279 (8 February 2012), lot 2431; G. Hirsch 106 (4 October 1977), lot 3207.


Closing Date and Time: 23 September 2020 at 11:44:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.