Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian AD 117-138. Dated RY 17=AD 132/3
Hemidrachm Æ
28 mm., 10,87 g.
AVT KAIC TPAIAN [...], laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / The great Pharos (lighthouse) of Alexandria with monumental entryway at base, surmounted by two Tritons, each blowing a trumpet, between them the lantern housing with statue at pinnacle which holds situla and sceptre, L IZ (date) across fields.
nearly very fine
Cf. Köln 1082; cf. Dattari (Savio) 1933; cf. K&G 32.557.