Fortunately, I still remember this precious quadran of Hadrian that has a lyre on reverse. It's still in my old box. RIC 688.
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Obol 126-27 AD Hawk standing left Reference. Emmett 1163.11; RPC 3, 5688; Dattari 2043; Koln 963 Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ Laureate head of Hadrian r., drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. L ΙΑ Hawk standing, left with Skhent (The crown of Upper and Lower Egypt.) 5.45 gr
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Drachm 133-34 AD Canopi facing Reference. Emmett 933.18; RPC 3, 5881; Dattari 1662 Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СƐΒ Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear Rev. L I H across fields (year 18) Two Canopi jars 24.28 gr 32 mm
Man oh man, Oki-- I was going to bomb that coin with a bid but was just too worn out after yesterday's events and couldn't deal with another auction. I am jealous of your wonderful new hawk obol!!
Wow, Oki => I love both of today's great scores!! (very, very nice) Oh, the jars are super cool, but like everybody else already mentioned ... => man, that hawk rocks!!
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Tetradrachm 120-21 AD Agathodaemon Reference. Emmett 803.5; Köln 805; Dattari 1547; Milne 982; RPC 3, 5270 Obv. AVT KAI TPAI ΑΔΡΙΑ CEB Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder; crescent before. Rev. LE (date) in exergue. Agathodaemon serpent erect right, wearing skhent and entwining caduceus and grain ears in coils. upgrade on http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-116250
Hey Eric, fantastic new additions. First I saw the hawk and said cool! Then I scrolled down to the canopic jars, and wow - I have not seen that very interesting type before. And then I got to the wonderful serpent. A triple play of fabulous types! I just received one of these dichalkoi - if my understanding is correct, minted in Alexandria for circulation in the nome of Pelusium. Pomegranate reverse - I'm sure you have one somewhere in this thread...
thank you JA, you are right about your Diachalkon. its very nice, one EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Dichalkon 126-27 AD Pomegranate. Reference. Emmett 1321.11; Köln 3419; Dattari (Savio) 6348. Dichalkon, for the Pelusium nome, Rare! Obv: no legend. Laureate bust of Hadrian right, fold of cloak on front shoulder Rev: ΠΗΛΟV - L IA Pomegranate.
Congrats to both of you guys for snagging two great new coins!! => Oki, I'm lovin' the new snake coin (it's sweet) => JA, at first I thought "wow, cool turtle" ... but then when you stated that it was a pomegranate, I thought "wow, cool pomegranate"
Amazing @Okidoki..... every time I think I have seen about all there is of Hadrian, you post others I have NEVER seen before LOL LOVE the recent additions!!!
CILICIA, Aegeae. Hadrian. Tridrachm 117-18 AD Head of Alexander Reference. RPC 3, 3338; Prieur 715A (this coin); SNG France 2326; SNG Levante – Issue Year 164 (ΔΞΡ) Obv. ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒ Laureate head of Hadrian, r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. ΑΙΓΕΑΙΩΝ ΕΤΟΥС ΔΞΡ Head of Alexander with taenia, r.; below, goat, l., head turned back. 10.05 gr 25 mm 12h