Alexandria Tetradrachm - Carinus, 284 – 285
Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
284 – 285
Ruler
Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus)
(283–285)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.14
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 284 to 285. Struck in Billon. Measures 19 mm and weighs 7.14 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Carinus right, laureate, cuirassed, seen from 3/4 front. (A (-utokrator) K (-aisar) M (-arkos) A (-urhlios) Kapinoc (=carinus) Ceb (=sebastos):"Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus August".)
- Reverse
- Elpis standing left, draped, holding flower in right hand and raising fold of dress with left hand; across field, inscription. (Year 2)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (284-285) | — | Alexandria |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.