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Tetradrachm - Gallienus
13 (265) year| Billon | 10.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 13 (265) |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#376329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right, holding wreath in beak. Palm frond behind.
Scripts: Demotic, Greek
Lettering: L IΓ
Translation: Year 13
Comment
S# 10577Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Gallienus 13 (265) from Alexandria (Egypt) made of Billon weighing 10.5g features an image of the Roman Emperor Gallienus on one side and a representation of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, which lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite the challenges faced during this period, the production of coins like this one continued, serving as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who created them.
