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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1361
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Obol of Alexandria under Hadrian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
137-138 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/178946

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.82 g
Denomination
obol
Date on Object
Year 21
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AYT KAICTPA(IA) AΔPIANOCCεB
  • Reverse Inscription: exergue: LKA

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Milne 1557 or 1558; Dattari 1928

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1361
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv: head of Hadrian, r., laureate.
Rev.: modius flanked by torches, exergue: LKA (year 21).

Verification Level

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