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Nile, Hippo, and Croc


Hadrian, AR denarius, RIC 857 (134-38 AD).
Obv.: Hadrian head r., HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Rev.: Bearded Nile reclining r. with cornucopiae, crocodile before, hippopotamus behind, NILVS
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