Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Claudius II, 2 x AE Potin Tetradrachms, Alexandria, Milne 4239 & 4244

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Claudius II
Augustus, 1021 - 1023 A.U.C. (268 – January 270 A.D.)
 
Coins: Two AE Potin Tetradrachms

Obverse: AVT K KΛA-VΔIOC CEB, laureate and cuirassed bust facing to the right.
Reverse: Nike, advancing to the right, holding a Wreath with her right hand and a Palm Branch with her left. LB (Year 2, 269 A.D.) in the left field.

Weight: 10.55 g
Diameter: 20 x 19.4 x 4.2 mm
Die axis: 320°
Mint: Alexandria, struck in 269 A.D.
Reference: Milne 4239

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Obverse: AVT K KΛA-VΔIOC CEB, laureate and cuirassed bust facing to the right.
Reverse: Jugate busts of Nilus and Euthenia, facing to the right. 
A Cornucopia on Nilus' right shoulder. LB (Year 2, 269 A.D.) in the right field.

Weight: 11.00 g
Diameter: 20 x 20 x 4.5 mm
Die axis: 0°
Mint: Alexandria, struck in 269 A.D.
Reference: Milne 4244


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