EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Drachm (Bronze, 34 mm, 24.43 g, 12 h), RY 15 = 130/1. [ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡ]ΑΙ ΑΔ[ΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ] Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to left. Rev. [L] - IE Hadrian standing left, holding scepter in his left hand and extending his right toward Alexandria standing right, holding grain ears in her left hand and kissing Hadrian's extended right hand with her right. Dattari (Savio) 1611 = RPC III online 5779.1 (this coin). Emmett 964.15. K&G 32.508 var. (differing bust type). Extremely rare with this bust type. About very fine.


This issue was struck to commemorate Hadrian's visit to Egypt in 130.