1976.79.1378: Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Numerian
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1976.79.1378
- People
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Numerian, Roman (r. 283 - 284 CE)
- Title
- Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Numerian
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 284-285 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period
- Culture
- Roman Provincial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/178926
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Billon
- Metal
- Bi
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 8.71 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- tetradrachm
- Date on Object
- Year 2
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: AKMANOVM ƐPIANOCKC
- Reverse Inscription: L B
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Milne 4695; Dattari 5598
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
- Accession Year
- 1976
- Object Number
- 1976.79.1378
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust of Numerian r., laureate, wearing cloak and cuirass, back view.
Rev.: Athena seated l., wearing crested helmet, long chiton, aegis, and peplos, holding on r. hand Nike flying inwards bearing wreath in r. hand, resting l. on scepter, on highbacked throne, besdie which shield.
Verification Level
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