Tetradrachm - Aurelian Star on reverse

€371,267.00
IssuerAlexandria
Year273-274
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Emmett#3924, Datt-Savio#5477, Milne#4430
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed bust of Emperor Aurelian facing right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΚ Λ Δ Ο Μ ΑVΡΗΛΙΑΝΟC CЄΒ
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left, looking right, holding wreath in beak. Six-pointed star above, in left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringЄTOYC Є
(Translation: Year 5)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (273)  - Year 5 `ЄTOYC Є` (AD 273/274) -
ND (274)  - Year 6 `ЄTOYC S` (AD 274/275) -
Catalog ID4583745030
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