© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
Tetradrachm - Diocletianus Alexandria
| Potin | 8.01 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-285 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 8.01 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#119526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The Expectation standing left holding up flower in right hand and raises skirt with left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: A/L
Translation:
A : "1[st]"
L : "year".
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 was equivalent to 1/72 of a pound of gold. This system, known as the "Diocletian's Edict," was introduced in 293 AD and was used throughout the Roman Empire for many centuries. The Tetradrachm coin , which was made of Potin and weighed 8.01g, was likely part of this new system of coinage.
