© Michael62
© Michael62
Tetradrachm - Carinus Alexandria
285 year| Potin | 6.38 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 285 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 6.38 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#240176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak
Lettering: AETOC Γ [Γ= 3rd year]
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Carinus (Alexandria) (285) coin from Alexandria (Egypt) made of Potin weighing 6.38 g is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Carinus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 283 to 285 AD. This coin is significant because it features an image of Carinus on one side and a representation of the goddess Isis on the other, highlighting the cultural and religious influences of the time. Additionally, the use of Potin, a copper-zinc alloy, was a common material for coins during this period, and the weight of 6.38 g is consistent with the standard weight for Tetradrachms of that era.
