Alexandria Tetradrachm - Probus, 277 – 279
Eagle and Palm; Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
277 – 279
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 277 to 279. 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 with closed wings standing right, holding wreath in beak, with palm frond over left shoulder. (L : "Alexandria". Δ : "Year "4".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (278-279) L | — | Δ (year 4) | ||
| ND (277-278) L | — | Γ (year 3) |
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