Roman Egypt (Alexandria): billon tetradrachm of Hadrian, ca. 117-138 AD; canopic jar of Osiris

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How interesting/appealing do you find this coin, whether or not you're an expert? (1=worst, 10=best)

  1. 10

    5 vote(s)
    16.1%

  2. 9

    11 vote(s)
    35.5%

  3. 8

    7 vote(s)
    22.6%

  4. 7

    3 vote(s)
    9.7%

  5. 6

    1 vote(s)
    3.2%

  6. 5

    2 vote(s)
    6.5%

  7. 4

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. 3

    1 vote(s)
    3.2%

  9. 2

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. 1

    1 vote(s)
    3.2%
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  1. Sulla80

    Sulla80 Well-Known Member

    You get a 9 from me - and here are my notes on this coin that might interest you.
    Hadrian Canopic Jar.jpg
    Egypt, Alexandria, Hadrian, AD 117-138, BI Tetradrachm, dated RY 10 (AD 125/6)
    Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
    Rev: Canopus of Osiris (canopic jar) right; L ΔE-KATOV (date) around
    Ref: RPC III 5578; Dattari (Savio) 1325-6
     
    Sulla80, Oct 18, 2020
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Collecting for 49 years Moderator

    Excellent. Thank you.
     
    lordmarcovan, Oct 18, 2020
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    TIF Always learning.

    TIF, Oct 18, 2020
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