Certified NGC Very Fine, this provincial issue features a portrait of one of Rome’s most celebrated emperors paired with the goddess Athena, symbolizing wisdom, victory, and military strength.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Egypt, Alexandria Mint
- Emperor: Hadrian (AD 117-138)
- Date: Year 8 (AD 123/124)
- Denomination: Tetradrachm
- Grade: NGC Very Fine
- Composition: Billon
Design Details:
- Obverse: Laureate bust of Emperor Hadrian facing right.
- Reverse: Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting upon a shield.
Historical Significance:
Struck in Roman Alexandria, this tetradrachm reflects the unique blend of Roman authority and Egyptian tradition. Hadrian’s coinage from Egypt remains among the most popular provincial issues of the Roman Empire.
Emperor History:
Hadrian ruled from AD 117-138 and is remembered as one of Rome’s “Five Good Emperors.” His reign emphasized stability, infrastructure, and cultural development throughout the empire, including the construction of the famous Hadrian’s Wall in Britain.
Collectibility:
Alexandrian tetradrachms are highly collectible for their distinctive style and historical importance. Hadrian issues featuring Athena are especially desirable among collectors of Roman provincial coinage.
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