Alexandria Tetradrachm - Maximianus, 290 – 291
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Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
290 – 291
Ruler
Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus)
(284–305)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 290 to 291. Struck in Billon. Measures 20 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Maximianus, right, laureate, draped, cuirassed. (The emperor Maximianus)
- Reverse
- Nike flying right, holding wreath with right hand raised and palm with left hand; regnal year across fields, a star in right field. (Sixth year)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (290-291) | — | Milne# 4984 - with caesura | ||
| ND (290-291) | — | Milne# 4985 - without caesura |
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