© Henry
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Tetradrachm - Maximianus Herculius Dikaiosyne; Alexandria
| Billon | 7.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 291-292 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#382357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dikaiosyne standing front, head to left, holding scales in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
L - Z
Γ
Translation: Alexandria (Year 3)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin featuring Maximianus Herculius (Dikaiosyne; Alexandria) was issued during a time of economic reform in the Roman Empire. The coin's weight and composition, made of Billon and weighing 7.5g, reflects the empire's efforts to standardize currency and stabilize the economy. This coin is a representation of the economic and political changes that were taking place during that time period.
