EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (32.5mm, 24.89 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/131).Electronic Auction 487 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (32.5mm, 24.89 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. Dark green patina with traces of red. Fine. Includes old collection ticket indicating that it was purchased from A.C. 1971, List 3, no. 48 (Harvey Hurtt). |