Egypt, Alexandria, Diocletian
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Description
Egypt, Alexandria, Diocletian (284 – 305 AD). BI-Tetradrachm, dated year 1 (284/5 AD). A K Γ OYAΛ ∆IOKΛHTIANOC CEB, laureate and cuirassed bust right / Tyche reclining left on lectisternium, holding rudder; L A (date) above.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,02 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | Dattari 5766; Milne 4756; Emmett 4083 |
| Commentary: | scarce; brown patina with light contrasting deposits |
Historical Context
The so called Pompey Column - largest monolithic colum still standing - was erected by Diocletian in 297 AD, commemorating his victory over the Alexandrian revolt, caused mainly by his edict ending the relative financial autonomy of the province.
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