The Sphinx
EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian (117-138). Ae Drachm. Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4).
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: L ΙΗ (date).
Sphinx with crown of disc, horns and feathers, with crocodile emerging from chest, walking left on serpent; above, griffin seated left with forepaw on wheel.
RPC III 5912; Dattari (Savio) 2004; Emmett 1056.18.
Condition: Good fine.
Weight: 20.72 g.
Diameter: 34 mm.
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: L ΙΗ (date).
Sphinx with crown of disc, horns and feathers, with crocodile emerging from chest, walking left on serpent; above, griffin seated left with forepaw on wheel.
RPC III 5912; Dattari (Savio) 2004; Emmett 1056.18.
Condition: Good fine.
Weight: 20.72 g.
Diameter: 34 mm.
Watch:
Starting price:
€ 200
Current bid:
€ 240
B.P.: 18.90%
Closing on: 2026-01-04 16:00:00 Roma time
Live Bidding Sunday 4th January 2026 05:00:00 PM CET
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