Tetradrachm - Macriano I Eagle, Alexandria

€382,360.00
IssuerAlexandria
Year260-261
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight9.2 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Alex#2301, Milne#4056, RCV I#10816
Obverse descriptionLaureate and armored bust of Macrian on the right draped over the left shoulder, seen three-quarters forward.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΚΤ Φ ΙΟΥΝ ΜΑΚΡΙΑΝΟϹ Є ϹЄΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Titus Fulvius Macrianus the Younger Augustus)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left, wings open, holding a crown in its beak.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringL A
(Translation: Alexandria (Year 1))
Edge
MintL
Alexandria, Egypt
MintageND (260-261) L - A -
Catalog ID4641500100
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