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Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian

117-138

Roman, minted in Alexandria, Egypt

Egypt

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Hadrian. The back (reverse) depicts Serapis enthroned to the left.

Billon

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium