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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1983.56.251
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Drachm of Alexandria under Hadrian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
132-133 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/177091

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
26.16 g
Die Axis
11
Denomination
drachm
Date on Object
Year 17
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СƐΒ
  • Reverse Inscription: LI Z

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
H.B. Wells bought from Muenzen und Medaillen around 1967 for $50.00.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
BMC III 5827; Dattari 1635;

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
Accession Year
1983
Object Number
1983.56.251
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Hadrian, r., laureate.
Rev.: Athena standing l., holding Nike facing her and bearing shield in r. hand.

Verification Level

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