Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Keystone Auction 6 11 Mar 2022
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (36mm, 22.56 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/31). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Hadrian standing left, holding scepter, greeted by Alexandria, clad in elephant skin headdress, chiton, and peplos, holding two grain ears and kissing emperor's extended hand; [L–I]E (date) across field. Köln 1034; Dattari (Savio) 1610; K&G 32.509; RPC III 5777; Emmett 964. Near VF, dark brown patina, some roughness.
Ex Bill Higgie 1974 @ $148.50.
An extensive series of billon and bronze issues commemorate Hadrian's triumphant tour of Egypt in AD 130. The trip was marred by the tragic and mysterious death of Hadrian's young companion, Antinous, on their boat trip up the Nile.
Ex Bill Higgie 1974 @ $148.50.
An extensive series of billon and bronze issues commemorate Hadrian's triumphant tour of Egypt in AD 130. The trip was marred by the tragic and mysterious death of Hadrian's young companion, Antinous, on their boat trip up the Nile.