© ReneautPL
© ReneautPL
Tetradrachm - Commodus Alexandria
| Billon (.150 silver) | 11.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187-192 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon (.150 silver) |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#194837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Zeus seated, l., holding thunderbolt and long sceptre
Lettering: L ΛΒ
Comment
Rare type, classified R2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Egypt was under Roman rule, and it is a unique example of the blending of Roman and Greek cultures that occurred during this period.
