EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (36mm, 22.56 g, 12h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3031. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (36mm, 22.56 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/31). 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 hand; [L–I]E (date) across field. Köln 1034; Dattari (Savio) 1610; K&G 32.509; RPC III 5777; Emmett 964. Near VF, dark brown patina, some roughness.

Ex Bill Higgie 1974 @ $148.50.

An extensive series of billon and bronze issues commemorate Hadrian’s triumphant tour of Egypt in AD 130. The trip was marred by the tragic and mysterious death of Hadrian’s young companion, Antinous, on their boat trip up the Nile.

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.