Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Auction 39 29 Apr 2018
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Egypt, Alexandria Hadrian, 117-138 Drachm circa 130-131 (year 15), Æ 35.5mm., 25.00g. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rev. The Emperor standing l., holding scepter, greeted by Alexandria and kissing emperor's extended r. hand; in field, L-IE. Geissen 1034. Dattari 1610. RPC 5777.
Attractive light brown tone, an almost insignificant scuff on obv, otherwise Very Fine/About Very Fine.
This drachm commemorate Hadrian's triumphant tour of Egypt in 130 AD. The trip was marred by the tragic and mysterious death of Hadrian's young companion, Antinoüs, on their boat trip up the Nile.
Attractive light brown tone, an almost insignificant scuff on obv, otherwise Very Fine/About Very Fine.
This drachm commemorate Hadrian's triumphant tour of Egypt in 130 AD. The trip was marred by the tragic and mysterious death of Hadrian's young companion, Antinoüs, on their boat trip up the Nile.