Tetradrachm - Vaballathus and Aurelian Alexandria mint

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IssuerPalmyrene Empire
Year270-272
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (270-273)
CompositionCopper
Weight6.88 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC RR#2388, RCV I#11721, GICV#4757
Obverse descriptionLaureate and diademed, draped and armored Bust of Vaballathus.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringI A S OUABALLAqOS AqENOU AUTSRw LE
(Translation: Julius Aurelius Septimus Vaballathus Athenodorus Augustus; year 5.)
Reverse descriptionLaureate, draped and armored bust of Aurelian right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAUTK L D AURELIANOS SEB LB
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Lucius Domitius Aurelian Augustus; year 2.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (270-272)  - -
Catalog ID9944816760
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