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Tetradrachm - Tacitus Alexandria
| Potin | 5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#167172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dikaiosyne (= Aequitas) standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
Lettering: ETOYC A
Translation: ἔτους A : "1st (regnal) year".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Tacitus (Alexandria) (275-276) coin from Alexandria (Egypt) made of Potin weighing 5g is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Tacitus on one side and the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during Tacitus' reign, which lasted from 275 to 276 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. Despite its small weight of 5 grams, it was a valuable currency during that time.
