Alexandria Tetradrachm - Diocletianus, 288 – 289
Serapis
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
288 – 289
Ruler
Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus)
(284–305)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.73
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 288 to 289. Struck in Copper. Measures 18 mm and weighs 7.73 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right laureated, wearing a cloak and cuirassed - one tie turned backward, the other straight down
- Reverse
- Alexandria turreted, standing left; the right hand holds a bust of Sarapis wearing a modius, and holding a long scepter in the left hand
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (288-289) L E | — | Alexandria, year 5 |
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