Tetradrachm - Claudius II Alexandria

€420,488.00
IssuerAlexandria
Year268-269
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionCopper
Weight10.5 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Milne#4199, Mionnet 6#3415, Emmett#3891, BMC Alex#2324
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAYT K KΛAYΔIOC CEB
(Translation: Aυτ (-οκράτωρ) Κ (-αίσαρ) Κλαυδιος Σεβ (-αστός) `Emperor Caesar Claudius, August`.)
Reverse descriptionNike standing right, holding stylus in right hand, inscribing LA on a shield on a column, left foot on the base of the column.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringL A
(Translation: L: `Alexandria`. A: Year `1`.)
Edge
MintL
Alexandria, Egypt
MintageND (268-269) L - A (Year 1) -
Catalog ID9896544270
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