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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1356
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Hadrian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
129-130 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/178632

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
24.99 g
Denomination
tetradrachm
Date on Object
Year 12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AYT KAI TPAIAΔPIA CεB?
  • Reverse Inscription: Exergue: LDWDEK?

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Milne 1269?; RPC III 5716

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1356
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Hadrian, r., laureate, wearing cuirass and paludamentum.
Rev.: Nilus reclining, l., crocodile beneath, holding reed in r. hand.

Verification Level

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