Alexandria Tetradrachm - Diocletianus, 284 – 285
Tyche on a bed
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
284 – 285
Ruler
Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus)
(284–305)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.39
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 284 to 285. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 7.39 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right, laureated and cuirassed - one tie turned backwards, the other straight down. ("Autokrator Kaisaros Galerios Oualerios DiokletianoV SebastoV")
- Reverse
- L A in upper center field Tyche, crowned with modius, reclining left on garlanded couch resting right hand on rudder.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (284-285) | — | Alexandria |
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