© Cristiano Becker
© Cristiano Becker
Tetradachm - Probus
| Potin | 8.5 g | 27.7 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278-279 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right with wreath in its beak, palm branch
behind, L-Delta across fields.
Interesting fact
The Tetradachm - Probus (278-279) coin from Alexandria (Egypt) made of Potin weighing 8.5g was part of a currency reform introduced by the Roman Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to address the inflation caused by the previous emperor's excessive coinage. Probus introduced a new currency system based on the silver standard, which included the Tetradachm, a coin worth 4 drachms, and the Drachm, a coin worth 1/4 of a Tetradachm. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a significant artifact in numismatics.
