EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Obol 129-30 AD Uraeus Reference. Emmett 1170.14; RPC 3, 5762; Köln 1022 Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ Laureate head of Hadrian r., drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. L ΙΔ Serpent (Uraeus) erect, l., crowned with disc and horns 5.17 gr 20 mm 12h
Wow!! => fantastic addition, Oki (great snake!!) Yah sorry, but I just had to toss-in my example again ... I love this coin-type!! => Happy New Year, Brother-O
Howdy Steve, i know your nice example, mine is the 2e with came for sale. its pretty scarce cheers in 2016
Hadrian, Cistophorus Uncertain mint in Asia Minor 134-38 AD Bundle of six grain ears Reference. RIC 480; Pinder 88; BMCRE p. 391; cf Metcalf 93 (MINT D different Obv. legend) Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare head right. Rev. COS III. Bundle of six grain ears, pellet in middle. 8.58 gr. 27 mm.
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Drachm 122-23 AD Nilus Reference. very rare R5 Emmett 1015.7; RPC 3, 5392; Milne 1038; Dattari 1802 var (date above); Kampmann-Ganschow 32.228; Geissen -, BMC Alexandria -, SNG Cop -, SNG Hunterian - Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ laureate bust right, drapery on far shoulder. Rev. in exergue LZ = year 7 Nilus reclining left, hippopotamus under left arm, long reed in right, cornucopia in left. 22 gr 33.6 mm 12h ex. FORVM
I picked up these 2 coins of Hadrian. The first is silver, and the second is bronze that was struck in Samaria with Apollo on reverse.
Great coins, Oki => congrats on today's awesome additions!! I "love" the 6-grain example ... I don't have a Hadrian, But I do have a sweet Gordie-III-example ... wanna see it? ... *rats* ... My example only has "5" grain-ears (curious? => does the number of grain-ears signify anything?)
Hi Steve. Hope you're doing well in 2016. As for your coin of 5 ears, I suggest that the engraver was hungry and swallowed one. Rat...
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Drachm 133-34 AD Demeter standing vis-à-vis Euthenia Reference. Emmett 941.18; RPC 3, 5886; Köln 1109; Dattari (Savio) 1672; K&G 32.579 var. (placement of date) Obv.ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СƐΒ Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear Rev. L ΙΗ = year 18 Demeter standing facing, head r., holding torch and ears of corn; to r., Euthenia standing facing, head l., holding ears of corn and sceptre. 22.34 gr 33 mm 12h CNG
PHOENICIA Dora Hadrian AE 25 117-18 AD? Doros Reference. RPC 3, 3919; Sofaer 34; Rouvier 773, Meshorer 37 Obv. ΑΥΤΟ ΤΡΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΩ ΚΑΙС laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right. Rev. ΔΩΡ ΙƐΡ ΑСΥΛ ΑΥΤ ΝΑΥΑΡ Laureate head of Doros, right, below chin, aphlaston below, ΠP (year 180) 12.80 gr 25 mm
CILICIA, Tarsus Hadrian AE 25 Zeus Reference. RPC 3, 3281; SNG Cop 359; Levante SNG 1002 Obv. ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒ ΟΛΥΝΔΙΟС (sic) Laureate head of Hadrian, right, star below chin. Rev. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΗС ΤΑΡСΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩС Zeus seated, left, holding Nike on his extended right hand, left resting on sceptre. 12.45 gr 25 mm