Alexandria Tetradrachm - Claudius II, 269 – 270
Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
269 – 270
Ruler
Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius)
(268–270)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.4
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 269 to 270. Struck in Silver plated copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. (Aυτ (-οκράτωρ) Κ (-αίσαρ) Κλαυδιος Σεβ (-αστός)"Emperor Caesar Claudius, August".)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing right, head left, with wreath in its beak. (L: "Alexandria".B: Year "2".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (269-270) L | — | B (Year 2) |
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