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                                Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1289. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
                                2005. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. 117-138 AD. Æ 
                                Drachm (24.02 gm, 12h). Dated RY 18 (133/4 AD). 
                                Bidding Closed Estimate $300 

                              EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. 117-138 AD. Æ Drachm 
                              (24.02 gm, 12h). Dated RY 18 (133/4 AD). Laureate, 
                              draped, and cuirassed bust right / Canopic jars of 
                              Osiris and Isis within shrine, uraeus crown in 
                              pediment; date in exergue. Köln 1141 var. (date in 
                              field); Dattari 1951 var. (same); Milne 1433 var. 
                              (same); Emmett 935. Near VF, green and brown 
                              patina, minor pitting on edge. Unrecorded with 
                              date in exergue. ($300)

                              From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.


High bid of $400, $460 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €324, £220, C$500, A$520, on June 8, 2005.

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