Hadrian. AD 117-138 BI Tetradrachm / Nilus, Dattari Collection

Hadrian. AD 117-138 BI Tetradrachm / Nilus, Dattari Collection

Lot 181 · Consigned by LBNYNumis

Hammer price $175.00

Description

★ From the Dattari collection. ★

Egypt, Alexandria Hadrian, 117-138 Tetradrachm circa 117-118 (year 2), billon 24.60 mm., 12.65 g.

Laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder; in front, star. Rev. Draped bust of Nilus r., crowned with taenia and lotus-buds, cornucopia at shoulder; in field, L-B. RPC 5087.8 (this coin). Dattari-Savio Pl. 68, 1418 (this coin).

Scarce. Nicely toned and Very Fine.

From the Dattari collection.