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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1313
People
Claudius II Gothicus, Roman (r. 268 - 270)
Title
Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Claudius II Gothicus
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
267-268 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/179867

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
8.72 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
tetradrachm
Date on Object
Year 1
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AVTKKΛAVΔIOCCƐB
  • Reverse Inscription: LA

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Milne 4208; Dattari 5414

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1313
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Claudius II r., laureate, wearing cloak and cuirass, back view.
Rev.: Eagle standing r., head turned back, wreath in beak.

Verification Level

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