1976.40.574: Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Claudius II
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1976.40.574
- People
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Claudius II Gothicus, Roman (r. 268 - 270)
- Title
- Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Claudius II
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 269-270 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period
- Culture
- Roman Provincial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/179251
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 9.95 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- tetradrachm
- Date on Object
- Year 2
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: AVT K KΛAV ΔIOC CƐB
- Reverse Inscription: LB
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Milne 4255; Dattari 5384
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Harvard College Library
- Accession Year
- 1976
- Object Number
- 1976.40.574
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust of Claudius II r., laureate, wearing cloak and cuirass, back view.
Rev.: Ares standing l., wearing crested helmet, cuirass, and boots, holding on l. arm sheathed sword and chlamys.
Verification Level
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