TYPE Roman Empire, Hadrian (117-138 AD), billon tetradrachm of Alexandria (Egypt) DESCRIPTION . Obv: Laureate draped bust of Hadrian to right as viwed from behind, traces of Greek legend Rev: Hadrian standing, togate with scepter, receiving grain ears from Alexandria, who holds standard, legend: L IE (reg. yr. 15 = 130/1 AD) REFERENCE: SGI 1257, Mil 1294-6 (1303), BMC 669, Kol 1026-8, Dat 1267, Cur 409-12 GRADING: F+, porous w/ specks of corrosion (a larger one above forehead) ORDER INFO: R1663, $68 This type commemorates Hadrian's visit to Egypt in 130 AD, and underscores this province's traditional role as the "breadbasket of the empire" with the symbolic reverse scene.