976.   Alexandria.  Hadrian.  Year 18  (133/4  AD).  Æ  Drachm (26.18  gm).
Laureate, draped  and cuirassed bust right /  Sphinx seated left, right paw
on wheel. Köln 1134 (same obverse die); Dattari 1996; cf. Milne 1427. Fine,
dark brown patina. ($200)


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 976.
 
 Lot sold for $240.


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