Alexandria Tetradrachm - Macriano I, 260 – 261
Eagle; Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
260 – 261
Ruler
Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus)
(253–260)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.2
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 260 to 261. Struck in Billon. Measures 19 mm and weighs 9.2 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and armored bust of Macrian on the right draped over the left shoulder, seen three-quarters forward. (Emperor Caesar Titus Fulvius Macrianus the Younger Augustus)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left, wings open, holding a crown in its beak. (Alexandria (Year 1))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (260-261) L | — | A |
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