1979.429.306: Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Maximian
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1979.429.306
- People
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Maximianus I Herculius, Roman (r. c. 286 - 310 CE)
- Title
- Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Maximian
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 292-293 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period
- Culture
- Roman Provincial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/178776
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 8.03 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- tetradrachm
- Date on Object
- Year 7
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: MAΞIMI ANOCCƐB
- Reverse Inscription: L Z
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Dattari 5908; Milne 5023
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
- Accession Year
- 1979
- Object Number
- 1979.429.306
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust of Maximian r., laureate, wearing cloak and cuirass, back view.
Rev.: Herakles standing, head l., nude, resting r. hand on club, holding out apple in l., lion skin over l. arm, to l. star.
Verification Level
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