Hadrian 117-138 AD

Billon tetradrachm, 24mm, 13.59 gm.
Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, / ΠATHP ΠATPIΔOC around, Rev: clasped hands; L above, IΓ (date) below.

Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 117-138 AD.

Hadrian was born in Italica, Spain (1/24/76 AD), at the age of 10 he was adopted by Trajan. He was appointed governor of Syria in 113 and proclaimed emperor upon Trajan’s death. After a long reign, he died of illness.