Tetradrachm - Numerianus (Eagle; Alexandria) (282-284) front Tetradrachm - Numerianus (Eagle; Alexandria) (282-284) back
Tetradrachm - Numerianus (Eagle; Alexandria) (282-284) photo
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Tetradrachm - Numerianus Eagle; Alexandria

 
Bronze 8 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor
Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
282-284
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
8 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#313382
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Eagle standing left with spread wings, head to right, holding wreath in beak; between two vexilla; year above; sometimes to upper left, a star.

Script: Greek

Lettering: L B

Translation: Year 2

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an eagle on one side and an image of the Roman Emperor Numerianus on the other, signifying the blending of Roman and Greek cultures during the period.