Palmyrene Empire Tetradrachm - Zenobia, 272
Information
Country
Palmyrene Empire
Palmyrene Empire
Currency
Drachm
(270 – 273)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
272
Ruler
Zenobia (𐡡𐡶𐡦𐡡𐡩)
(267–272)
Composition
Potin
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.68
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Palmyrene Empire. Issued in 272. Struck in Potin. Measures 20 mm and weighs 9.68 g.
- Obverse
- Draped bust right, wearing stephane
- Reverse
- Homonoia standing facing, head left, raising her right hand upward, holding a double cornucopia with her left
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (272) | — | L Є (RY 5 of Vaballathus) |
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