Ancient Coins, Artefacts and Numismatic Books

Roman Provincial Coinage, Hadrian (117-138), Egypt, Alexandria, Æ Drachm, year 16 [131/2], laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. Poseidon standing left, foot on rock, holding dolphin and trident, 24.21g/10h (Köln –; BMC 90; Emmett 1021). Very fine, brown patina, very rare £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Stephen Alexander Collection of Ancient Coins.

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Provenance: Münzen und Medaillen Deutschland Auktion 12 (Weil-am-Rhein), 11 April 2003, lot 541