Tetradrachm - Diocletianus Nike
| Bronze | 7.5 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 286-288 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#62791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm over left shoulder, star in right field (officinea), L-Δ across fields (= year 4 = 288)
Script: Greek
Lettering:
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L Δ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Nike (Victory) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Diocletian. This coin was minted during a time of significant economic and military reforms under Diocletian, who introduced a new system of taxation and coinage to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy. The Tetradrachm was an important denomination in the Roman Empire's currency system, and this particular coin is a rare surviving example of a bronze Tetradrachm from Alexandria.
