Alexandria Tetradrachm - Claudius II, 268 – 269
Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
268 – 269
Ruler
Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius)
(268–270)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 268 to 269. Struck in Silver plated copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 9 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and draped bust right. (Aυτ (-οκράτωρ) Κ (-αίσαρ) Κλαυδιος Σεβ (-αστός)"Emperor Caesar Claudius, August".)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing right, head left, holding wreath in beak. (L: "Alexandria".A: Year "1".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (268-269) L | — | A (Year 1) |
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