Description

Roman Provincial Coinage.

Diocletian, A.D. 284-305.

BI Tetradrachm, Year 2, A.D. 285-6.

Mint: Alexandria, Egypt.

Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian right.

Legend: Α Κ Γ ΟΥΑ(Λ) ΔΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ;  (Emperor Caesar Gaius Valerius Diocletian Augustus).

Reverse: Nike advancing to right, holding wreath and palm. LB to right (date).

Metal Billon, (debased silver with copper), weight 7.90g, 20mm, 3mm thick.

Grade: VF.