Hadrian AE Dupondius.AEGYPTOS, Egypt reclining left.Rare left facing bust. Hadrian AE Dupondius. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, draped bust left / AEGYPTOS, Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum, ibis at feet, SC in ex. RIC 839 VF with rare left facing bust. 11.5g.
Interesting historical coin!!
Hadrian (119-138 AD) had a great respect for Greek culture, which was looked at with disdain by the Roman aristocracy in his own time, but his thoughtful consolidation of the empire and support of the arts make him one of the most admired of Roman emperors today.