Tetradrachm - Commodus L ΚΘ

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IssuerAlexandria (Egypt)
Year188-189
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon (.150 silver)
Weight11.5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.4#3539 , Datt-Savio#3903 , Emmett#2542.29
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Commodus, right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΜ Α ΚΟΜ ΑΝΤω ϹΕΒ ΕΥϹΕΒ
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus Pius)
Reverse descriptionSailing ship, right; below, waves; behind, Pharos.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringL ΚΘ
(Translation: [Coin] of year 29)
Edge
MintL
Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332
BC - 476 AD)
MintageND (188-189)  - ΚΘ = Year 29 -
Catalog ID3523825050
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