Alexandria Tetradrachm - Diocletianus, 284 – 285
Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
284 – 285
Ruler
Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus)
(284–305)
Composition
Potin
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.01
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 284 to 285. Struck in Potin. Measures 19 mm and weighs 8.01 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right, laureated and cuirassed - one tie turned backwards, the other straight down. (Α (-ὐτοκράτωρ) Κ (-αῖσαρ) Γ (-αλεριος) ΟΥΑΛ (-εριος) Διοκλητιανός ΣΕΒ (-αστὸς) : "The emperor cesar Galerius Valerius Diocletianus, august".)
- Reverse
- The Expectation standing left holding up flower in right hand and raises skirt with left hand. (A : "1[st]" L : "year".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (284-285) L/A | — | Year 1 |
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