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Tetradrachm - Diocletianus
| Billon | 8.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 287-288 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 8.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#337059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle between two standards, standing left, head right, wings spread, holding a wreath in beak; star on left, date above.
Script: Greek
Lettering: L Δ
Translation: Year 4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Diocletianus (287-288) from Alexandria (Egypt) made of Billon weighing 8.25g is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Egyptian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Diocletian, the Roman emperor who ruled from 284 to 305 AD, while the reverse side features an image of the Egyptian goddess Isis, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman occupation of Egypt.
