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Tetradrachm - Tacitus ETOYC A
| Bronze | 7.64 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.64 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#258622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left, head right with wreath in beak
Lettering: ETOYC A
Translation: "ἔτους A : "1st (regnal) year".
Comment
There are two varieties of this coin
Variety 1 (Ref: Emmett 3974.1 , Curtis 1837); eagle looking right
Variety 2 (Ref: Milne 4502, Dattari 5519); eagle looking left
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Tacitus, who ruled from 275 to 276 AD, on one side, and the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural influences of both Rome and Egypt.
