Alexandria Tetradrachm - Maximianus, 290 – 291
Herakles; Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
290 – 291
Ruler
Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus)
(284–305)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.12
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 290 to 291. Struck in Billon. Measures 19 mm and weighs 8.12 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximianus to right, seen from behind.
- Reverse
- Herakles standing front, head to left, holding Nike in his right hand and club and lion skin in his left; to upper right, star. (Alexandria (Year 6))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (290-291) | — | ς (year 6) |
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