Silver Tetradrachm of Carinus, Alexandreia, AD 283 - AD 284. 1974.26.3988

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1974.26.3988

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 7.06
    • Diameter (in mm): 18.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: AD 283 - AD 284

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 2
  • Denomination: Tetradrachm
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

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

  • Reverse

    • Type: Elpis stg. l. holding flower in r. and raising skirt with l.
    • Deity: Elpis

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1974.26.3988
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Alexandria
  • Era: Regnal (Roman Alexandria)

Rights

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

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