CVC & Collectables presents the Egypt, Alexandria — Hadrian AE Drachm (Isis Pharia), regnal year 18 = AD 133–134, RPC III-5893, certified NGC Choice Fine. A handsome large-module provincial bronze showing Isis Pharia advancing with sail and sistrum—an iconic Alexandrian type dated L ΙΗ.
Coin Highlights:
- Emperor/Mint: Hadrian • Alexandria, Egypt
- Date: Regnal year 18 (L ΙΗ) = AD 133–134
- Denomination/Metal: AE Drachm (large bronze)
- Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right; Greek imperial titles (ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙC ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ).
- Reverse: Isis Pharia advancing right, holding sistrum and grasping a billowing sail; date L ΙΗ in field.
- Reference: RPC III 5893 (Alexandrian series)
- Grade: NGC Choice Fine (CH F)
Collectibility:
- Popular Isis Pharia type with clear regnal date.
- Bold, readable devices for a large Alexandrian bronze.
- Ideal addition for collections of Roman Egypt, Hadrian, or ancient maritime iconography.
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