Alexandria Tetradrachm - Probus, 279 – 280
Serapis; Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
279 – 280
Ruler
Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus)
(276–282)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.5
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 279 to 280. Struck in Silver plated copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and cuirassed bust right. (Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Μάρκου Αυρήλιου Πρόβος Σεβαστός)"Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, Venerable".)
- Reverse
- Draped bust of Serapis to right, wearing kalathos. (L : "Alexandria". Є : Year "5".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (279-280) L | — | Є (year 5) |
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