Lot 2859
EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Drachm (Bronze, 35 mm, 26.00 g, 12 h), RY 12 = 127/8. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ CЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. Iς / L ΔⲰΔЄΚ Nilus reclining left, holding cornucopiae in his right hand and reed in his left; below, crocodile to right. Dattari (Savio) 1806. Emmett 1014.12. K&G 32.461. RPC III 5717. Minor flan cracks, otherwise, about very fine.

From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 329, 25 June 2014, 320.

The Iς (= 16) on the reverse of this coin likely refers to the ideal level of sixteen cubits for the yearly Nile inundation.
Starting price:
75 CHF
Hammer price:
110 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
4 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 10-Jul-23, 15:02:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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