© Tanner Scott
© Tanner Scott
Tetradrachm - Numerianus Alexandria
| Potin | 7.36 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 7.36 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#201429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae; robe draped over her left arm. Star behind.
Lettering: LA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Numerianus, who ruled from 283 to 284 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Tyche, the personification of fortune, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the blending of Roman and Greek cultural influences that characterized the period.
