Drachm - Hadrianus (Alexandria) (117-118) front Drachm - Hadrianus (Alexandria) (117-118) back
Drachm - Hadrianus (Alexandria) (117-118) photo
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Drachm - Hadrianus Alexandria

 
Bronze 16.34 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
117-118
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
16.34 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#201739
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Emperor (Hadrian) standing in quadriga, right, laureate-headed, wearing toga, holding eagle-tipped sceptre and branch.

Script: Greek

Lettering: L Β

Interesting fact

The Drachm - Hadrianus (Alexandria) (117-118) coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian on one side and a representation of the Egyptian goddess Isis on the other. This combination of Roman and Egyptian symbols highlights the blending of cultures that occurred during the Roman occupation of Egypt.