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Drachm of Alexandria under Hadrian

Drachm of Alexandria under Hadrian

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman Provincial

Obv.: laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear. Rev.: Nilus reclining on crocodile or hippopotamus, l., holding reed and cornucopia; above ΙϚ.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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