Alexandria Tetradrachm - Claudius II, 269 – 270
Alexandria, year 2
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
269 – 270
Ruler
Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius)
(268–270)
Composition
Copper (copper or billon)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.6
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 269 to 270. Struck in Copper (copper or billon). Measures 20 mm and weighs 9.6 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right (Autokratoros Kaisaros Klaudios Sebastos(Emperor Cesar Claudius august))
- Reverse
- Eagle standing right, holding wreath in beak, palm branch over shoulder (Year 2)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (269-270) LΒ | — | GIC 4743, Geissen 3029, Dattari 5412 |
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