Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 24.72 mm, 13.34 g) dated RY 10 (= 125-126) ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right. Rev. L ΔЄ ΚΑΤΟΥ (date) around. Eirene draped standing facing, head turned to left, holding ears of grain in the right extended hand, caduceus and drapery on the left arm. RPC III, 5581 (this coin, no. 41). Dattari-Savio 1365. Geissen 906. Milne 1128 var. BMC 593. Emmett 838. Cf. Savio, Tetradrammi alessandrini, pp. 77-81. Nice light-brown tone. Exceptional portrait. Extremely Fine. Ex CNA IV, 21 September 1988, lot 276. Very much fascinating and of great preservation is this noble portrait of Adrian as a military leader. The reverse through the auspicious figure of Eirene, also designates him messenger of peace, quiet and prosperity.