© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Tetradrachm - Claudius II Alexandria
| Silver plated copper | 8.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 269-270 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#45126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right, head left, with wreath in its beak.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: L B
Translation:
L: "Alexandria".
B: Year "2".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Claudius II, who was also known as Claudius Gothicus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts an eagle standing on a thunderbolt, symbolizing the power and authority of the Roman Empire.
