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.

Diameter: AE26 mm

Weight: 11,78 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: RIC 868; BMCRE 1778

Commentary: grey patina

History: 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.

Article Number: 024-06-04-44656