Egypt, Alexandria. Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AE drachm (34.08 mm, 21.16 g, 11 h). [AVT KAI TRAI AΔPIA CЄB] or similar, mainly illegible, laureate, draped bust of Hadrian right, (drapery on left shoulder?) / , [L Δ]ωΔЄ[K (A?)] in exergue (= yr. 12 of Hadrian = A.D. 127/8) Nilus reclining left holding cornucopiae from which emerges infant Genius who points at Iς in upper field, and reed; left elbow resting on crocodile. Emmett 1016. Fine, toned metal atop high points, green patina in recesses - one large rim split.
From the Tom Buggey Collection.