1977.216.3445.180: Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Probus
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1977.216.3445.180
- People
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Probus, Roman (r. 277-282 CE)
- Title
- Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Probus
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 3rd century CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period
- Culture
- Roman Provincial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/179961
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 6.18 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- tetradrachm
- Date on Object
- Year 6
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: AKMAVPΠ POBOCCƐB
- Reverse Inscription: L Ϛ
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Milne 4619; Dattari 5525
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912
- Accession Year
- 1977
- Object Number
- 1977.216.3445.180
- 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.: Athene seated l., wearing crested helmet, long chiton, aegis, and peplos, holding on r. hand Nike flying outwards bearing wreath with both hands, resting l. on scepter, on high-backed throne, cuirass standing by throne.
Verification Level
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