#2146 • Ancient Roman coin

Part of UPCOMING Holly Jolly (live auction by Beck Estates)

Status: Available

Category: Coins

Circa 276-277AD Roman Provincial tetradrachm coin has bust of Emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus wearing a laurel wreath and cuirass on obverse. On reverse is Eirene (goddess of peace) standing left, holding caduceus and helmet; the letter "L" translates to Alexandria with Greek numeral translating to Year 3. The hammered coin was minted in Alexandria, Egypt and is composed of billon (silver plated copper); 0.75"Diam.