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Numismatics
Ruler: Carinus, Emperor of Rome, ruled A.D. 283–85
Mint: Alexandria
Artist: Unknown
Tetradrachm of Carinus, Emperor of Rome from Alexandria
A.D. 283/284
Billon
7.97 g, 12:00, 18 mm
Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Gift of Dr. Sidney Peerless
2001.87.4207
Geography:
Made in Alexandria, Egypt
Status:
Culture:
Greek
Period:
3rd century A.D.
Classification:
Numismatics
Provenance:
Dr. Sidney A. Peerless; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., to 2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
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