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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.: Elpis standing l., wearing long chiton and peplos, holding up flower in r. hand, short scepter in l., l. elbow resting on column, to r. star.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

Coins