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Tetradrachm - Diocletianus L B; Eirene; Alexandria
| Silver plated copper | 7.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285-286 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#299835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Eirene standing left, holding sceptre and branch; L B (date) across field.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: L B
Translation:
L : "Alexandria"
B : Year "2".
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 silver content of the coins, rather than their weight. This system, known as the "argenteus" system, was used throughout the Roman Empire and helped to standardize currency across different regions. The Tetradrachm coin, which was worth 4 drachmas, was a significant denomination in this system and was widely used for trade and commerce.
