Tetradrachm - Carus Dikaiosyne, Alexandria

€1.00
IssuerAlexandria
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight8 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCV III#12197, Milne#4660, BMC Greek#2441
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑ Κ ΜΑ ΚΑΡΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: `Autokrator Kaisar Markos Aurelios Karos Sebastos` (Emperor cesar Marcus Aurelius Carus august))
Reverse descriptionDikaiosyne standing left holding scales & cornucopiae, date left
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Year 1)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - Emmett 3996, Geissen 3161, Dattari (Savio) 5565, Köln 3161; K&G 113.3. -
Catalog ID3419937850
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