Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Drachm. (Bronze, 33.50 mm, 26.08 g). Dated RY 19 = AD 134/5. AYT KAIC TPAIAN ΑΔ [ΡΙΑ CЄΒ] Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. L ЄNNЄAK Δ Eagle on thunderbolt standing facing, head and tail left with outstretched wings. RPC III 5985. Geissen 1154. Dattari 2019. BMC 819. Emmett 953. Milne 1478. Nice dark brown patina, gently smoothed, otherwise About Extremely Fine. Ex Kölner Münzkabinett, Auction 115, 29.10.2021, lot 243. Ex Naville Numismatics Ltd., Auction 73, 08.05.2022, lot 244. What stands out in this superbly preserved Hadrianic drachm is the sculptural engraving of the imposing imperial bust on the obverse, executed in a severe style with careful iconographic detail. This is further emphasized by the evenly distributed original dark brown patina, which also highlights the full sculptural quality of the proud imperial eagle depicted on the reverse.