Description

Roman Provincial Coinage.

Diocletian, A.D. 284-305.

AE tetradrachm A.D. 284-85.

Alexandreia, Egypt.

Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right.

Legend: Α Κ Γ ΟΥΑΛ ΔΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ.

Reverse: Tyche reclining to left on lectistemium (garlanded couch), holding rudder and raising arm to head. L A (date) in the upper fields.

Reference: Dattari (savio) 5766, Geissen 3208.

Billon, 7.99g, 30mm., 3mm thick.

Grade: gVF.