Alexandria Tetradrachm - Diocletianus, 286 – 288
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Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
286 – 288
Ruler
Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus)
(284–305)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.5
Diameter (mm)
19.2
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 286 to 288. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19.2 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate bust right, wearing cloak and cuirassed as seen from the back - one ribbon turned backwards, the other straight down.
- Reverse
- Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm over left shoulder, star in right field (officinea), L-Δ across fields (= year 4 = 288)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (287-288) L Δ | — | Alexandria, year 4 | 92% | |
| ND (286-287) L Γ | — | (fr) An 3 (du règne). | 8% |
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