Tetradrachm - Vabalathus

Issuer Palmyrene Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year 271-272
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm (270-273)
Composition Potin
Weight 8.78 g
Diameter 21.4 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dattari#5508 , Emmett#3909 , Milne#4349
Obverse description Laureate and draped bust of Emperor facing right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering AYT K OYABAΛΛAΘOC AΘHNO CЄB
Reverse description Radiate and draped bust of sun god Helios
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering L E
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (271-272) - RY 5 -
Numisquare ID 1790199430
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