© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Tetradrachm - Maximianus Eagle; Alexandria
| Billon | 6.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285-287 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#147581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, head turned back with wreath in beak, star in upper left field; mint letter and regnal year across fields.
Script: Greek
Lettering: L B
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Maximianus (Eagle; Alexandria) (285-287) coin from Alexandria (Egypt) made of Billon weighing 6.7 g features an eagle on the obverse (front side) and a laurel wreath surrounding the emperor's bust on the reverse (back side). This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 285 to 287 AD. The eagle symbolized the power and authority of the Roman Empire, while the laurel wreath represented victory and honor. The use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it was more durable than pure copper and had a lower intrinsic value than silver.
