Description: Egypt, Alexandria, Diocletian (284-305 AD). BI-Tetradrachm, 290-291 AD. ΔIOKΛHTIANOC CEB; laureate head right / Zeus enthroned left with patera and sceptre, eagle to left. LZ.

Diameter: BI19 mm

Weight: 5.98 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: Emmett 4089

Commentary: dark brown patina, good details

History: In 297 AD Egypt rebelled against Diocletian and after it was brought down the city of Alexandria was punished by putting an end to over 300 years of independent mint.

Article Number: 063-05-07-44072