Alexandria Tetradrachm - Maximianus, 285 – 287
Eagle; Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
285 – 287
Ruler
Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus)
(284–305)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.7
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 285 to 287. Struck in Billon. Measures 17 mm and weighs 6.7 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and draped bust of Maximianus to right. (Emperor Caesar Marcus Valerius Maximianus Augustus.)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, head turned back with wreath in beak, star in upper left field; mint letter and regnal year across fields.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (286-287) L | — | B (year 2) | ||
| ND (285-286) L | — | A (year 1) | 100% |
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