- Very Fine Roman Egypt Alexandria billon tetradrachm coin.
- Struck for Emperor Diocletian in his 2nd Alexandrian year, L B = 285/6 CE.
- Emmett 4025/2, R1, 6.67g, approx. 20mm.
- Full legends and clear date, reverse flan flaw (as struck).
- Obverse: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
- Reverse: Personification of the city of Alexandria standing left wearing towers headdress, holding long scepter and Sarapis bust, flanked by date letters L B.
- Alexandria City personification with Sarapis bust symbolizes the city's submission to and protection by its chief Greco-Egyptian deity. Serapis on Roman Coins blended aspects of Osiris, Apis, Zeus, and Hades, representing fertility, healing, the afterlife, and supreme authority.
- Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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