Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Drachm (Bronze, 34.42 mm, 16.06 g). Dated RY 3 (= 118/9). [ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ] ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΔ[ΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ] Laureate bust right with slight drapery. Rev. Nilus reclining left on hippo, holding reed and cornucopia; L Γ (date) in exergue. Dattari-Savio, 1799 var. (date position). RPC III, 5168. Emmett 1015. Edge nicks. Attractive dark brown patina. Good Very Fine. Very Rare. Ex Naville Numismatics Ltd. 42, 22.07.2018, lot 261. Drachm of great rarity (Emmett 5) issued by Hadrian in his third year of reign. Very important on obverse his excellent youthful portrait and on reverse the peaceful and serene image of the Nilus reclining on the hippo’s rump. All immersed in an original light-brown patina uniform and brilliant.