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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1979.428.570
People
Carus, Roman (r. 282 - 283 CE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Carus
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/180001

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
7.38 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
tetradrachm
Date on Object
Year 1
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AKMAKA POCCƐB
  • Reverse Inscription: L A

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Milne 4670; Dattari 5569

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1979
Object Number
1979.428.570
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Carus r., laurate, wearing cloak and cuirass.
Rev.: Eagle standing r., wreath in beak, palm transversely in background.

Verification Level

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