Egypt, Alexandria. Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AE drachm (34.24 mm, 21.19 g, 11 h). Alexandria mint, Struck A.D. 134/5. [AVT KAIC TP]AIAN AΔP[IAN]OC [CЄB] , laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right / Elpis (Spes) walking left holding flower and hitching hem of chiton; in fields, L ENN - ЄAKΔ (= yr 19 = A.D. 134/5). Emmett 956; Milne 1416. VF, black-green patina on devices, tan ochre deposits in recesses.
From the D. Thomas Collection.