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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1979.429.304
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Drachm of Alexandria under Hadrian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
120-121 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/178753

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
15.18 g
Denomination
drachm
Date on Object
Year 5
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AYT KAI TPAI AΔPIA СƐΒ
  • Reverse Inscription: LE

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Milne 993

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1979
Object Number
1979.429.304
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: laureate head of Hadrian, r., drapery on l. shoulder.
Rev.: Nilus reclining, l., holding reed in r. hand, himation round legs and l. arm, l. elbow resting on hippopotamus, date in exergue.

Verification Level

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