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Tetradrachm of Alexandria with bust of Hadrian
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 133–134
Mint: Egypt, Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Billon
Dimensions
Diameter: 25 mm. Weight: 13.06 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Francis Brooks
Accession Number88.265
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Hadrian to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Serapis seated to left.
H in field at left and LI in field right for year 18.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Serapis seated to left.
H in field at left and LI in field right for year 18.
ProvenanceAccording to the Registrar's Register of Coins and Medals: the coin was bought at Thebes, Jan. 1853; presented to MFA by Francis Brooks, Feb. 14, 1888