© Pegasi Numismatics
© Pegasi Numismatics
Tetradrachm - Diocletian ENA TOY L; Year
| Billon | 7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 292-293 |
| 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#409390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ENA TOY L
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was the first Roman emperor to introduce a new system of coinage that was based on the gold solidus, which replaced the old system of bronze and silver coins. This new system helped to stabilize the Roman economy and paved the way for the Byzantine Empire's prosperity.
