Tetradrachm - Carus Alexandria
Features
| Issuer |
Alexandria
(Egypt)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.36 g |
| Diameter | 19.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 186907 |
| References | Milne# 4670 Joseph Grafton Milne; 1933. A Catalogue of the Alexandrian Coins in the Ashmolean Museum. Oxford University Press, London, United Kingdom. , SNG Copenhagen# 946 Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Royal Collection of Greek Coins. Danish National Museum. Copenhagen, Denmark (44 volumes). |
Obverse
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Lettering: A K M A KAPOC CEB
Reverse
Eagle standing r., holding wreath in beak, palm transversely in background. Regnal year L A in field.
Lettering: LA
Mint
Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)Comments
Curtis 1903, Geissen 3159, BMC Alexandria 2442
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (282-283) LA | |||||||||||||||
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