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Tetradrachm - Diocletianus Athena
| Billon | 6.98 g | 18 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 | 6.98 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#133190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Athena/Minerve, helmeted and draped, standing on the left, holding a nike with her right hand and leaning on her shield with her left hand
Script: Greek
Lettering: Δ/L
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of the goddess Athena on one side and the Roman emperor Diocletian on the other, highlighting the blending of Greek and Roman cultures during the Roman Empire.
