

Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Obol. (Bronze, 18.50 mm, 5.23 g). Dated RY 10 = AD 125/6. AYT KAI TPA AΔPIAN CЄB Laureate bust right, slight drapery. Rev. Dolphin coiled downward around anchor; L AE across field. Geissen 919. Dattari-Savio 2025. K&G 32.35. RPC III 5612. Emmett 1152.10 (R3). Attractive dark green patina with traces of red. Good Very Fine. Rare.
Ex CNG, E-Auction 480, 11.11.2020, lot 438.
Another splendid and scarce obol of Hadrian, well centred and patinated with a small recognizable portrait on the obverse and on the reverse a sinuous and nice dolphin twisted and swirling around a powerful naval anchor that supports it. Coin celebrating the "decennalia" of the emperor’s reign.
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Closing on: 2025-06-10 13:30:00 Roma time