Alexandria Tetradrachm - Carus, 282 – 283
Dikaiosyne, Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
282 – 283
Ruler
Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus)
(282–283)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 282 to 283. Struck in Billon. Measures 19 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right ("Autokrator Kaisar Markos Aurelios Karos Sebastos"(Emperor cesar Marcus Aurelius Carus august))
- Reverse
- Dikaiosyne standing left holding scales & cornucopiae, date left (Year 1)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (282-283) | — | Emmett 3996, Geissen 3161, Dattari (Savio) 5565, Köln 3161; K&G 113.3. |
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