EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.39 g, 11h). Dated RY 12 (AD 127/8). Good VF.

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Lot: 315. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.39 g, 11h). Dated RY 12 (AD 127/8). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / River-god Nilus reclining left, leaning on hippopotamus standing right, holding cornucopia and reed; Nilometer reading Iς above; L ΔωΔЄK(date) in exergue. Köln 992; Dattari (Savio) 1805; K&G 32.462; RPC III 5717; Emmett 1015.12. Brown surfaces, obverse scratches, edge split. Good VF.

The Greek numerals “Iς” above Nilus indicate 16 cubits, the optimal flood level height of the Nile during inundation season.

Closing Date and Time: 30 November 2022 at 11:44:40 ET.

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