Egypt, Alexandria. German. Hadrian, 117-138 Dracchm circa 130-131 (year 15), Æ 34.5mm., 24.32g. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Alexandria, head bowed, standing, r.; to r., Emperor (Hadrian), laureate-headed, wearing toga, standing facing, head l., holding sceptre; in fiel, L-IE. RPC 5777.42 (this coin). Figari - Mosconi 288 (this coin illustrated). Dattari-Savio Pl 75, 1610 (this coin). Dattari 1610 and Pl. II (this obv. Illustrated)
Very fascitating issue, portrait of lovely style, attractive brown tone and Good Very Fine.
Ex Kress sale 154, 1972, lot 346. From the Dattari collection. Illustrated in Dattari. From a private German collection
This drachm commemorate Hadrian's triumphant tour of Egypt in 130 AD