Hadrian surprise

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Okidoki, Apr 28, 2018.

  1. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    Dear cf,

    i am glad to have this very rare coin in my collection.
    it's so far the only known Didrachm on hadrian his Egypt currency, the 2e known so far.


    Reference.
    RPC III; 5776=Paris 1689; Emmett --; Dattari--;

    Issue L IE = year 15

    Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ
    Laureate head of Hadrian r., drapery on l. shoulder

    Rev. L ΙΕ
    Draped bust of Sarapis, wearing kalathos and laurel wreath, right

    4.95 gr
    16 mm


    Note.
    RPC III states on Paris coin

    Unique. Note that the obv. bust is the same as that used on small AE denominations; however the coin cannot be a cast forgery in silver since the reverse design is not used on small denominations. In addition, the fabric of the coin is different from that normal for AE (e.g. the edge is not bevelled).


    Show your surprise Coins 1074 P Hadrian RPC5776.jpg
     
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  3. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    Great find. Well done.
     
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  4. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Fantastic, Oki!
     
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  5. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Sweet
     
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  6. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Great coin, congrats on a remarkable pick up.
     
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  7. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Quite the surprise you have there! Congrats my friend!
     
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  8. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Very nice acquisition
     
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  9. Nemo

    Nemo Well-Known Member

    Awesome
     
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  10. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Super find!

    Sarapis always gives me such a weird and unique vibe.

    John
     
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  11. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    I found this quinarius by Hadrian _ RIC 688. And also Sarapis on reverse of another coin which was struck outside Alexandria under Gallienus. Hadri O.jpg Hadri Ric688 Quadran.jpg GalSer 001.jpg GalSeris R 001.jpg
     
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