

Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Drachm (Bronze, 35.89 mm, 27.69 g). Dated RY 17 (= 132/3). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. Draped bust of Serapis to right, wearing kalathos, set on eagle standing facing, head to right; to right, palm frond; L - IZ (date) across upper field. Dattari (Savio) 1822. RPC III, 5841. Emmett 1026. Geissen 1083. BMC 743. Attractive "desert" brown patina with reddish tone. Rough surface, otherwise, nearly Extremely Fine.