1979.419.83: Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Probus
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1979.419.83
- People
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Probus, Roman (r. 277-282 CE)
- Title
- Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Probus
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 281-282 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period
- Culture
- Roman Provincial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/175938
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 8.88 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- tetradrachm
- Date on Object
- Year 7
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: AKMAVPΠP OBOCCƐB
- Reverse Inscription: L Z
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- BMC 2411; SNG Cop 942; Emmett 3982; Milne 4649
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
- Accession Year
- 1979
- Object Number
- 1979.419.83
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust of Probus r., laureate, wearing cuirass.
Rev.: Eagle, wings open, standing r., wreath in beak.
Verification Level
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