Alexandria Tetradrachm - Tacitus, 275 – 276
Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
275 – 276
Ruler
Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus)
(275–276)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.64
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 275 to 276. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 7.64 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and cuirassed bust right (Α (-ὐτοκράτορ) Κ (-αῖσαρ) Κλ (-αύδιος) Τάκιτος Σεβ (-αστός) ( = Autokrator Kaisar Klaudios Takitos Sebastos ) : "The emperor Caesar Claudius Tacitus, august".)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left, head right with wreath in beak ("ἔτους A : "1st (regnal) year".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (275-276) | — | Year 1; variety 1 | ||
| ND (275-276) | — | Year 1; variety 2 |
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