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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1979.419.66
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Diobol of Alexandria under Hadrian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
130-131 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/176204

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
8.56 g
Die Axis
10
Denomination
diobol
Date on Object
Year 15
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ
  • Reverse Inscription: L IE

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
SNG Cop 364; RPC III 5785; Milne 1320;

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
Accession Year
1979
Object Number
1979.419.66
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear.
Rev.: Emperor (Hadrian), laureate-headed, in military dress, seated on galley, l., raising hand and holding sceptre; to l., mast with sail; to r., steersman.

Verification Level

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