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Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Probus

Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Probus

r. 277-282 CE

Probus

Roman Provincial

Obv.: Bust of Probus r., laureate, wearing cuirass. Rev.: Athene seated l., wearing crested helmet, long chiton, aegis, and peplos, holding on r. hand Nike flying outwards bearing wreath with both hands, resting l. on scepter, on high-backed throne, cuirass standing by throne.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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