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Tetradrachm of Alexandria with bust of Hadrian
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 135–136
Mint: Egypt, Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Billon
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 12.70 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. James Grant
Accession Number82.207
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to left.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Reclining figure of Nilus to left on crocodile, with cornucopia and papyrus stalk.
In upper left, monogram LK (Year = 20).
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Reclining figure of Nilus to left on crocodile, with cornucopia and papyrus stalk.
In upper left, monogram LK (Year = 20).
InscriptionsInscription: AYTKAIC
ProvenanceBy date unknown: collection of Dr. James Grant (according to MFA Registrar's Coin & Medals Register: found in Egypt); 1882: gift of Dr. James Grant to MFA, September 1, 1882