EGYPT Potin Tetradrachm 274/275 AD (RY 6) y IX Emperor Aurelian. aXF (deposits!)

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Egypt, Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD). Potin Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint.


Place: Alexandria, Egypt
Mint Year: 274/275 AD (RY 6)
Denomination: Potin Tetradrachm
References: Dattari 5477, Emmett 3923.6.
Condition: Minor greenish deposits, otherwise about XF!
Material: Potin (copper alloy)
Weight: 7.45gm
Diameter: 21mm


Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of Emperor Aurelian to right.
Legend: A K Λ ΔΟΜ AYΡΗΛΙΑΝΟC

Reverse: Eagle with spread wings standing left, head to right and holding wreath in beak.
Legend: ЄΤΟΥC - S



In numismatics, potin is a base metal alloy used in coins. It is typically a mixture of copper, tin and lead (in varying proportions) and does not typically contain significant precious metals.



Aurelian (Latin: Lucius Domitius Aurelianus; 9 September c. 214 – c. November 275) was a Roman emperor from 270 to 275 during the Crisis of the Third Century. During his reign, he won an unprecedented series of military victories which reunited the Roman Empire after it had nearly disintegrated under the pressure of barbarian invasions and internal revolts. For his success in restoring the Empire's territorial integrity, Aurelian was honored with the title Restitutor Orbis ("Restorer of the World").

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