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Tetradrachm - Claudius II Alexandria
| Silver plated copper | 9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-269 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#305090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right, head left, holding wreath in beak.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: L A
Translation:
L: "Alexandria".
A: Year "1".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Claudius II (Alexandria) (268-269) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius II, also known as Claudius Gothicus, on one side, and an image of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Alexandria, and her image on the coin symbolized the city's prosperity and good fortune.
