Alexandria Tetradrachm - Diocletianus, 287 – 288
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
287 – 288
Ruler
Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus)
(284–305)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.25
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 287 to 288. Struck in Billon. Measures 19 mm and weighs 8.25 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Diocletian, right, laureate, draped. (The emperor caesar Gaius Aurelius Diocletianus, august)
- Reverse
- Eagle between two standards, standing left, head right, wings spread, holding a wreath in beak; star on left, date above. (Year 4)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (287-288) | — |
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