© Eric
© Eric
Tetradrachm - Macriano I Eagle; Alexandria
| Billon | 9.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-261 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#382360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left, wings open, holding a crown in its beak.
Script: Greek
Lettering: L A
Translation: Alexandria (Year 1)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an eagle on one side and an image of Macriano I on the other, signifying the Roman occupation of Egypt during the 3rd century AD.
