Alexandria Tetradrachm - Diocletianus, 285 – 286
L B; Eirene; Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
285 – 286
Ruler
Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus)
(284–305)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.8
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 285 to 286. Struck in Silver plated copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 7.8 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and cuirassed bust right. ((Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Γάιος Ουαλέριος Διόκλητιανος Σεβαστός)"Emperor Caesar Gaius Valerius Diocletianus, Venerable".)
- Reverse
- Eirene standing left, holding sceptre and branch; L B (date) across field. (L : "Alexandria" B : Year "2".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (285-286) L | — | B (year 2) |
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