

Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian,117-138. Drachm (Bronze, 34 mm, 23.33 g). Dated RY 18 (= 133/4). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ[ΕΒ] Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Athena standing right, holding spear and owl; shield at side, LI-H (date) across field. Dattari-Savio 1646. RPC III, 5876. Geissen 1104-5. BMC 695. Emmett 929. Dark green-brown patina, Good Very Fine.
Ex Artemide Aste 48 E, 31 July 2019, lot 318.
The reverse shows the typical solemn athenian figure of Athena Parthenos, with spear, shield and Corinthian helmet holding in the left hand, the owl of the Lycabettus hill, classic symbol of the city.