Obol - Claudius AYTOKPA, L B

€1.00
IssuerAlexandria (Egypt)
Year41-42
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (⅙)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight6.30 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) I#5124 , Dattari#162 , Alex#12.10 , Köln A1#70-2 , Emmett#82.2, 91.2#
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Claudius, right, with star.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΤΙ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙ ϹΕΒΑϹ ΓΕΡΜΑ
(Translation: Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus)
Reverse descriptionHippopotamus standing right; L B (date) in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringAYTOKPA L Β
(Translation: Emperor, of year 2)
Edge
MintL
Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332
BC - 476 AD)
MintageND (41-42)  - LΒ = year 2 -
Catalog ID1237592070
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