137 NGC XF Hadrian Egypt Alexandria Tetradrachm Roman Empire Pronoia Phoenix (23101901C
Extremely Fine Emperor Hadrian dated Roman Egypt Alexandria billon silver tetradrachm coin.
Minted in Hadrian's 22nd (L KB = year 22) Alexandrian year which corresponds to 137/8 CE.
13.57g, approx 23mm.
A well struck high grade example with realistic portrait of the Emperor.
Certified by NGC to XF.
Emmett 881/22.
The Pronoia reverse type was used for Hadrian only in his year 22.
Obverse: Right facing bust of Hadrian with drapery on far shoulder, titles in abbreviated Greek letters: IMP CAESAR TRAJAN HADRIAN AVG.
Reverse: Pronoia standing left holding Phoenix and scepter, legend in Greek letters PRONOIA, date letters L KB.
Pronoia was the Okeanid-nymph wife of the Titan Prometheus. She was a minor goddess of foresight.
