Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER: Hadrian, 117-138 A.D. Alexandria province series

AR Denarius, 3.41g. 18.5mm.  c.130-133 A.D.  HADRIANVS AVG COS III.  Bare head of Hadrian to right.  Rev.  ALEXANDRIA.  Alexandria standing to left holding sistrum and bowl containing snake.  RIC 1502.  Scarce, fine style, and with attractive toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Barry N. Rightman Collection, purchased from Freeman & Sear, November 1994.

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