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Tetradrachm - Probus Serapis; Alexandria
| Silver plated copper | 7.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 279-280 |
| 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#300238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Draped bust of Serapis to right, wearing kalathos.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: L Є
Translation:
L : "Alexandria".
Є : Year "5".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Serapis, a deity worshipped in the ancient Greek world, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Probus on the other. This coin is an example of how the Roman Empire incorporated and blended the religious and cultural practices of the regions it conquered.
