Hadrian, Bronze Drachm, Lighthouse of Alexandria

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Hadrian (AD 117 – 138). Bronze Drachm, mint of Alexandria, Egypt, AD 133/4 (LIH). Obverse: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙC ΤΡΑΙΑΝ・- ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CEB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: L…
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Hadrian (AD 117 – 138).

Bronze Drachm, mint of Alexandria, Egypt, AD 133/4 (LIH).

Obverse: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙC ΤΡΑΙΑΝ・- ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CEB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right.
Reverse: L IH Isis Pharia advancing right, her cloak billowing out behind her, holding a full sail; to right, detailed view of the Pharos of Alexandria showing the statue of Poseidon at the top and two tritons.

(RPC 5895; Emmett 1002).

Very Fine.

23.09g.

Specification

Period 117 - 138 AD
Date AD 133/4 (LIH)
Coin Group

Ancient Rome

Denomination

Drachm

Country

Early Empire

Coin House

Hadrian

Metal

Bronze

Mint Mark

Alexandria, Egypt

References RPC 5895; Emmett 1002
Weight 23.09 g

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