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Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Maximian

Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Maximian

r. c. 286 - 310 CE

Maximianus I Herculius

Roman Provincial

Obv.: Bust of Maximianus r., laureate, wearing cloak and cuirass, back view. Rev.: Alexandria standing l., wearing close-fitting cap surmounted by three turrets, long chiton, and peplos, holding out on r. hand bust of Sarapis crowned with modius and wearing himation, facing towards her, resting l. on long scepter.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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