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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Drachm of Hadrian

Possible OriginAlexandria, Egypt, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, Reign of Hadrian

Date132-137 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Dimensions13/16 oz., 1 5/16 in. (22.4 g, 3.3 cm)

Object numberX.0001.069

Label TextThis is a Roman provincial coin from Alexandria, Egypt

Obverse: Laureate bust of Hadrian to right (Inscription illegibile)

Reverse: Osiris Canopus facing right, body decorated with details of figures processing towards a naos (inscription illegibile)

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