- Very Fine Alexandria Roman Egypt AE didrachm (1/2 drachm) coin.
- Struck for Emperor Hadrian during his 12th regnal year = 127/8 CE.
- Emmett: 1086/12 R1, 11.93g, approx. 28mm.
- Obverse: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹΕΒ; laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right, seen from rear.
- Reverse: L ΔΩΔΕΚ; Euthenia reclining on sphinx left, holding grain ears.
- A very relevant reverse type as Egypt was an important grain supplier to Rome.
- Euthenia is the personified spirit of prosperity, plenty, and abundance. The Greek equivalent of Roman Annona (grain supply) or Abundantia (abundance).
- Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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