Alexandria Tetradrachm - Commodus, 187 – 192
Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
187 – 192
Ruler
Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus)
(177–192)
Composition
Billon (.150 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.5
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 187 to 192. Struck in Billon (.150 silver). Measures 23 mm and weighs 11.5 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Commodus, r.
- Reverse
- Zeus seated, l., holding thunderbolt and long sceptre
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (191-192) ΛB | — | year 32 | ||
| ND (188-189) KΘ | — | year 29 | ||
| ND (187-188) KH | — | year 28 |
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