EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Diobol (24.5mm, 9.48 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Isis enthroned right, wearing crown of solar disc, horns, and plumes; at breast, young Harpocrates, crowned with pschent and holding lotus, raising right hand; to right, palm frond; L [I]ϛ (date) across field. Köln 1045 var. (no oinochoe); Dattari (Savio) 7700; K&G 32.530; RPC III 5814; Emmett 1138.16. Red-brown patina, some roughness. Near VF.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 229 (10 March 2010), lot 369 (misattributed to year 6).
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