Egypt, Alexandria. Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AE drachm (34.12 mm, 24.74 g, 11 h). Alexandria mint, Struck A.D. 130/1. (obliterated by wear) [AVT KAI TR AΔPIA CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, seen from behind / Hadrian driving quadriga right, Alexandria standing before him, hand raised // [L] IЄ ( = yr. 15 = A.D. 130/1 ). Emmett 966. Fine, profoundly worn, light brown patina with small areas of green.
From the D. Thomas Collection.