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Diobol of Alexandria under Hadrian

Diobol of Alexandria under Hadrian

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman Provincial

Obv.: laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear. Rev.: Emperor (Hadrian), laureate-headed, in military dress, seated on galley, l., raising hand and holding sceptre; to l., mast with sail; to r., steersman.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

Coins