Alexandria Tetradrachm - Probus, 276 – 277
Dikaiosyne; Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
276 – 277
Ruler
Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus)
(276–282)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.7
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 276 to 277. Struck in Silver plated copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 7.7 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and cuirassed bust right. (Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Μάρκου Αυρήλιου Πρόβος Σεβαστός)"Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, Venerable".)
- Reverse
- Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. (L : "Alexandria". B : Year "2")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-277) L | — | B (year 2) |
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