HADRIAN, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 136, (3.12 g), obv. bare headed bust to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. AEGYPTOS around, Egypt reclining left, lotus on head, holding sistrum, resting on basket, ibis before, (cf.S.3382, RIC 297, RSC 106b) (illustrated). Toned, very fine, scarce.
Ex V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
Example of the famous travel series produced by Hadrian. This example identifies Egypt.