Hadrian, Sabina, Antinous and Aelius, 117-138 A.D.  
Roman Egypt, Antinous, "Favorite" of Hadrian (That's right, his boyfriend)
AE Hemidrachm
Mint of Alexandria, 135/6 A.D.
28mm, 12.27gm, die axis: 1:00
Obv: ANTINOOV HPWO sigma. Bare-headed draped bust right.
Rx: L - I theta (=yr.19=135/6A.D.)
Antinous as Hermes, on horse pacing right, holding caduceus.
Emmett 1347, Cf. SGI 1337.

Roman Egypt, Antinous, "Favorite" of Hadrian (That's right, his boyfriend)
AE Hemidrachm
Mint of Alexandria, 135/6 A.D.
28mm, 12.27gm, die axis: 1:00
Obv: ANTINOOV HPWO sigma. Bare-headed draped bust right.
Rx: L - I theta (=yr.19=135/6A.D.)
Antinous as Hermes, on horse pacing right, holding caduceus.
Emmett 1347, Cf. SGI 1337.


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