Hadrian; AE As; Nilus
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Description
Hadrian (117 – 138 AD). AE As, Rome mint 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P; laureate and draped bust right / NILVS; Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopiae, hippopotamus at feet, crocodile below; SC in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE26 |
| Weight [g]: | 11,78 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC 868; BMCRE 1778 |
| Commentary: | grey patina |
Historical Context
In October 130 AD a favorite of Hadrian, Antinous, drowned in the river Nile; he was deified, cities were named after him and the games were held in various cities.
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