Tetradrachm - Hadrianus Alexandria

€382,362.00
IssuerAlexandria
Year130-131
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight12.5 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dattari#1269, Köln A2#1029, RPC III#5768 var.
Obverse descriptionDraped, armored and laureate bust of the emperor to the right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ CEΒ
(Translation: AYT KAI - TPAI ADPIA CEB)
Reverse descriptionEmperor in toga with laurel wreath and long scepter on left, right extended, standing to left, receiving 2 ears of grain from Alexandreia standing with banner to right, wearing elephant skin cap; in field under date.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringL I -E
(Translation: Alexandria (Year 15))
Edge
MintL
Alexandria, Egypt
MintageND (130-131) L - IE -
Catalog ID9183565410
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