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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 seated l., wearing crested helmet, long chiton, aegis, and peplos, holding on r. hand Nike flying inwards bearing wreath in r. hand, palm in l., resting l. on scepter, on high-backed throne, beside which shield.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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