Hadrian. Drachm

Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 129/30 AD, Drachm, 27.04g. RPC-II 5742, Geissen-1018, Dattari-1594. Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹΕΒ, Laur, dr, and cuir bust r. Rx: Hadrian, holding eagle-tipped scepter and raising hand, in triumphal quadriga r; Alexandria stg l before, holding aquila and raising hand in greeting; in ex, LIΔ. Commemorates Hadrian's arrival in Alexandria. Year 14 coins of this type are much rarer than year 15. Ex CNG XXIX, March 1994, lot 1016, for $77.. VF