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Tetradrachm - Claudius II Alexandria
269 year| Bronze | 8.1 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 269 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#60623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left, head right, with wreath in its beak
Year 2 (B) = 269
Lettering: L B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Claudius II (Alexandria) (269) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius II, who ruled from 268 to 270 AD, on one side, and a representation of the Egyptian goddess Isis on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Egypt was under Roman rule, and it highlights the blending of Roman and Egyptian cultures that occurred during this period.
