Palmyrene Empire Tetradrachm - Vaballathus and Aurelian, 270 – 272
Alexandria mint
Information
Country
Palmyrene Empire
Palmyrene Empire
Currency
Drachm
(270 – 273)
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
270 – 272
Rulers
Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus)
(270–275)
, Vaballathus (𐡥𐡤𐡡𐡠𐡫𐡶; Lucius Julius Aurelius Septimius Vaballathus Athenodorus)
(270–272)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.88
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Palmyrene Empire. Issued from 270 to 272. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 6.88 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and diademed, draped and armored Bust of Vaballathus. (Julius Aurelius Septimus Vaballathus Athenodorus Augustus; year 5.)
- Reverse
- Laureate, draped and armored bust of Aurelian right. (Emperor Caesar Lucius Domitius Aurelian Augustus; year 2.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (270-272) | — |
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