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Tetradrachm - Diocletianus Alexandria
| Potin | 7.42 g | 16.53 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285-289 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 7.42 g |
| Diameter | 16.53 mm |
| Thickness | 3.40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#55365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right, wreath in beak, palm on wing; star above right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: L / Є
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 296 AD and was used throughout the Roman Empire for many centuries. The Tetradrachm coin , which was issued during Diocletian's reign, was likely part of this new system of coinage.
