EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Tetradrachm (Billon, 24 mm, 13.59 g, 12 h), RY 22 = 137/8. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙC ΤΡΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄΒ Laureate head of Hadrian to right. Rev. ΠΡΟΝΟΙΑ / L / ΚΒ Pronoia standing front, head to left, holding phoenix in her right hand and scepter in her left. Dattari (Savio) pl. 68, fourth coin of bottom row (unnumbered). Emmett 881.22. K&G 32.770. RPC III 6252. Minor roughness and the reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.


The appearance of Pronoia on this coin may be connected to Antoninus Pius' elevation as Caesar in 138 or with the soon-to-come completion of a Sothic cycle during the next year.