© 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 - Probus Elpis; Alexandria
| Silver plated copper | 7.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-277 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#300239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Elpis advancing left, holding flower and lifting hem of skirt.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: L B
Translation:
L : "Alexandria".
B : Year "2".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the goddess Elpis (I Hope) on the reverse side, which was a rare depiction on coins during that time period.
