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Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Diocletian

Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Diocletian

r. 284 - 305 CE

Diocletian

Roman Provincial

Obv.: Head of Diocletian r., laureate. 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., on high-backed throne, beside which shield.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

Coins