Al Kowsky Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 7, 2023 While browsing through CNG's Coin Shop offerings I spotted this breathtaking Alexandrian drachm that sold for $16,500.00 😲! EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian, AD 117-138 (dated RY 16, AD 131/2). AE Drachm: 29.09 gm, 36 mm, 11 h. One of the finest specimens known, superior to any recorded in RPC or Coin Archives. The coin has a lengthy provenance going back to 1936. Coin Shop #5624340. The reverse design on this coin of the emperor riding on a slow victory quadriga was used on may Roman provincial coins. I have a crude example of this type used on a Gordian III bronze pictured below. 22 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 Hadrian's coins in particular are of great artistic value. Even for the small purse you can get really nice coins. 300 Euro: Hadrian Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm Obv.: AVT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CEB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind Rev.: CABINA CEBACTH, Draped bust of Sabina right. Billon, 13,32 g, 25.8mm Ref.: Geissen 90, 997. Dattari 1249. Kampmann-Ganschow 135, 32. 469 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, shanxi said: Hadrian's coins in particular are of great artistic value. Even for the small purse you can get really nice coins. 300 Euro: Hadrian Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm Obv.: AVT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CEB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind Rev.: CABINA CEBACTH, Draped bust of Sabina right. Billon, 13,32 g, 25.8mm Ref.: Geissen 90, 997. Dattari 1249. Kampmann-Ganschow 135, 32. 469 Two lovely portraits, thanks for posting 😍. Many of Hadrian's portraits make effective use of of the back view 😉. Pictured below is a Tetradrachm of Hadrian from my collection also using a back view. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian, AD 117-138 (dated RY 10, AD 125/6). Billon Tetradrachm: 13.37 gm, 26 mm. Reverse: Zeus. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted March 7, 2023 · Patron Share Posted March 7, 2023 Wow, @Al Kowsky! I have only Hadrian from Alexandria to share. It has a Clain-Stefanelli provenance. Hadrian, AD 117-138. Roman provincial billon tetradrachm, 12.76 g, 24.8 mm, 11 h. Egypt, Alexandria, year 21=AD 136/7. Obv: ΑVΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ; laureate head of Hadrian, right, drapery on l. shoulder. Rev: L ΚΑ; Demeter standing facing, head l., wearing crescent, holding ears of corn and torch. Refs: RPC III, 6131; BMC 16.71,579; Köln 1209; Dattari 1335; Milne 1519; Emmett 832. Note: Ex-Clain-Stefanelli. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 7, 2023 My only Hadrian from Alexandria is a tetradrachm that was affected by corrosion. Honestly, it was the "best" spot as it doesn't obstruct the design and I really like it. Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian AD 117-138. Billon-Tetradrachm 25 mm, 12,71 g RPC III, 5871 Dating AD 133/4 Obverse inscription ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹƐΒ Obverse design laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear Reverse inscription L ΙΗ Reverse design Sarapis seated, l., holding sceptre; to l., Cerberus 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted March 7, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 7, 2023 (edited) Two Hadrian drachms are in my possession...the first example features Alexandria greeting Hadrian. The second features a reclining Nilos with a crocodile Edited March 7, 2023 by Ancient Coin Hunter 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Roman Collector said: Wow, @Al Kowsky! I have only Hadrian from Alexandria to share. It has a Clain-Stefanelli provenance. Hadrian, AD 117-138. Roman provincial billon tetradrachm, 12.76 g, 24.8 mm, 11 h. Egypt, Alexandria, year 21=AD 136/7. Obv: ΑVΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ; laureate head of Hadrian, right, drapery on l. shoulder. Rev: L ΚΑ; Demeter standing facing, head l., wearing crescent, holding ears of corn and torch. Refs: RPC III, 6131; BMC 16.71,579; Köln 1209; Dattari 1335; Milne 1519; Emmett 832. Note: Ex-Clain-Stefanelli. That's a rock solid provenance on a very attractive Tet 😊. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 3 hours ago, ambr0zie said: My only Hadrian from Alexandria is a tetradrachm that was affected by corrosion. Honestly, it was the "best" spot as it doesn't obstruct the design and I really like it. Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian AD 117-138. Billon-Tetradrachm 25 mm, 12,71 g RPC III, 5871 Dating AD 133/4 Obverse inscription ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹƐΒ Obverse design laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear Reverse inscription L ΙΗ Reverse design Sarapis seated, l., holding sceptre; to l., Cerberus The reverse impression on your Tet is especially strong 😉. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Ancient Coin Hunter said: Two Hadrian drachms are in my possession...the first example features Alexandria greeting Hadrian. The second features a reclining Nilos with a crocodile Two handsome drachms with attractive reverse designs 😊. The reclining Nilus reverse is one of my favorites 😍. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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