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Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Diocletian

Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Diocletian

r. 284 - 305 CE

Diocletian

Roman Provincial

Obv.: Bust of Diocletian r., laureate, wearing cuirass. Rev.: Athena standing l., wearing crested helmet, long chiton with diplois, and aegis, holding out on r. hand Nike bearing wreath and palm, spear held obliquely in l. hand.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

Coins