Silver Tetradrachm of Carinus, Alexandria, 283–284. 1947.97.521

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1947.97.521

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.92
    • Diameter (in mm): 18.5
  • Series: Alexandria

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 283 - 284
  • Denomination: Tetradrachm
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: A K M A KARINOS SEB
    • Type: Bust laur. cuir. r.
    • Portrait: Carinus

  • Reverse

    • Legend: L Β
    • Type: Elpis stg. l. holding flower in r. and raising skirt with l.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1947.97.521
  • Lot: 1947.97
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

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Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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