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HADRIAN
Alexandria, Egypt
(AE Drachm)
Obv: AVT KAI TPAI AΔPIA [CEB]
Laureate and draped bust right, as seen from behind.
Rev: [L]ΔWΔEK (= regnal year 12 = 127/28 CE) Above IS. (= signifying the optimal height of the Nile flood, 16 cubits, which would guarantee a good year of crops.)
Nilus reclining left holding cornucopia containing infant Genius (who points at IS) and reed, his left arm resting on hippopotamus right.
(Sear 3757)		 33mm / 22.0g
die axis 12:00