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AR26 - Hadrian L ΔΕΚΑΤΟΥ
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
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| Year | 125-126 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Hadrian facing right, seen from the rear, with paludamentum visible over the left shoulder. The effigy is rendered in the characteristic Alexandrian provincial style, with fine detailing on the laurel wreath and military dress. The Greek legend is disposed in two parts across the field, reading ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ to the left and ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹΕΒ to the right of the bust. A circular perforation is noted in the right field, indicating post-antique suspension use. |
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| Reverse description | Eagle standing facing right upon a thunderbolt, with wings spread prominently, rendered in the bold Alexandrian style typical of Hadrianic provincial coinage. The bird is depicted with strong musculature and detailed feathering across the spread wings. The regnal date legend L ΔΕΚΑΤΟΥ, denoting the tenth year of Hadrian's reign, appears to the right in the field. A circular perforation is present in the upper left field, corresponding to the hole visible on the obverse. The reverse field is otherwise plain. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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