Tetradrachm - Salonina (Alexandria) (267-268) front Tetradrachm - Salonina (Alexandria) (267-268) back
Tetradrachm - Salonina (Alexandria) (267-268) photo
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Tetradrachm - Salonina Alexandria

 
Bronze 9.21 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Alexandria (Egypt)
Empress
Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
267-268
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.21 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#37590
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Eagle standing to the left, wings outstretched, holding a crown in its beak.Automatically translated

Script: Greek

Lettering: LI ε

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Salonina (Alexandria) (267-268) coin is that it features an image of the Roman empress Salonina, who was known for her beauty and intelligence, and was a prominent figure during the reign of her husband, Emperor Gallienus.