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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 cloak and cuirass, back view. Rev.: Alexandria standing l., wearing close fitting cap surmounted by three turrets, long chiton, and peplos, hold out bust of Sarapis (crowned with modius and wearing himation, facing towards her) on r. hand, star to the r.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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