Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Roman Provincial Coinage, EGYPT, Alexandria, Hadrian, Drachm, yr 17 [132-3], laureate and draped bust right, rev. Isis Pharia, holding billowing sail and sistrum, standing to right before the Pharos of Alexandria, which is surmounted by a statue and two tritons, date above, 23.03g (RPC III 5838; Milne 1372; Emmett 1002). About fine or better for issue, a reasonable example of this scarce and popular type £200-£300

Provenance: Glendining Auction, 27-8 April 2000, lot 71