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Tetradrachm - Vaballathus and Aurelian Alexandria
| Copper | 6.88 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Palmyrene Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| King | Vaballathus (𐡥𐡤𐡡𐡠𐡫𐡶; Lucius Julius Aurelius Septimius Vaballathus Athenodorus) (270-272) |
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-272 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (270-273) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.88 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#362430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Laureate, draped and armored bust of Aurelian right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUTK L D AURELIANOS SEB
LB
Unabridged legend: Autokrator Lukios Domitianos Aurelianos Sebastos
Translation: Emperor Caesar Lucius Domitius Aurelian Augustus; year 2.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Palmyrene influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Vaballathus, the Palmyrene king, while the reverse side features Aurelian, the Roman emperor, highlighting the complex political dynamics of the Roman splinter states during this period.
