Drachm - Hadrianus (Alexandria) (133-134) front Drachm - Hadrianus (Alexandria) (133-134) back
Drachm - Hadrianus (Alexandria) (133-134) photo
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Drachm - Hadrianus Alexandria

 
Copper 23.9 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
133-134
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Copper
Weight
23.9 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#67140
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Isis Pharia right, holding billowing sail; Pharos to right

Script: Greek

Lettering: L IH

Interesting fact

The Drachm - Hadrianus (Alexandria) (133-134) 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.