© Keith Emmett Collection
© Keith Emmett Collection
Tetradrachm - Carinus L-B; Year
| Billon | 7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-284 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#409386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena, seated left, holding Victory and spear, shield at her side. L - B across fields.
Script: Greek
Lettering: L-B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Carinus, who ruled from 283 to 285 AD, on one side, and a representation of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Alexandria, where the coin was minted, and her image was often used on coins to symbolize the city's prosperity and good fortune.
