Hadrian Æ Drachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Year 15, AD130/1. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Hadrian standing left, holding sceptre, greeted by Alexandria, clad in elephant skin headdress, chiton, and peplos, holding two grain ears and kissing emperor's extended hand; L–IE (date) across field. Köln 1034; Dattari (Savio) 1610; K&G 32.509; Emmett 964. 23.40g, 34mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine. Sand patina.
This coin was part of an extensive series struck to commemorate Hadrian's arrival in Alexandria in AD 130 at the beginning of his tour of Egypt.