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Tetradrachm of Alexandria with head of Gallienus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 260–268
Findspot: Egypt, Naukratis; Mint: Egypt, Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Billon
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 9.81 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number86.869
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: AVTK ΠΑΙΚ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟC CΕΒ around head. Head of Gallienus bearded, profile to right.
Reverse: LΔ at left. Eagle, standing to left, head to right, serpent in mouth.
Reverse: LΔ at left. Eagle, standing to left, head to right, serpent in mouth.
InscriptionsObverse: AVTK ΠΑΙΚ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟC CΕΒ
Reverse: LΔ
Reverse: LΔ
ProvenanceFrom Naukratis. 1885: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; October 28, 1885: voted to the MFA at EEF general meeting; sent over February 1886. (Accession date: 1886).