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Drachm of Alexandria under Hadrian

Drachm of Alexandria under Hadrian

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman Provincial

Obv.: laureate head of Hadrian, r., drapery on l. shoulder. Rev.: Nilus reclining, l., holding reed in r. hand, himation round legs and l. arm, l. elbow resting on hippopotamus, date in exergue.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

Coins