Tetradrachm - Claudius II Alexandria

€1.00
IssuerAlexandria
Year269-270
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver plated copper
Weight8.4 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Milne#4265
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAYT K KΛAYΔIOC CEB
(Translation: Aυτ (-οκράτωρ) Κ (-αίσαρ) Κλαυδιος Σεβ (-αστός) `Emperor Caesar Claudius, August`.)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing right, head left, with wreath in its beak.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringL B
(Translation: L: `Alexandria`. B: Year `2`.)
Edge
MintL
Alexandria, Egypt
MintageND (269-270) L - B (Year 2) -
Catalog ID5897990970
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