Alexandria Tetradrachm - Probus, 280 – 282
Eagle Open Wings; Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
280 – 282
Ruler
Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus)
(276–282)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 280 to 282. Struck in Silver plated copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and cuirassed bust right. ((Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Μάρκου Αυρήλιου Πρόβος Σεβαστός)"Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, Venerable".)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing right, open wings, with wreath in beak. (L : "Alexandria". S : "Year "6".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (281-282) L | — | Z (year 7) | 44% | |
| ND (280-281) L | — | S (year 6) | 67% |
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