Egypt, Alexandria Carinus, 283-285 Tetradrachm circa 284-285 (year 3), billon 18.30 mm., 9.50 g.
Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. ΛЄΓ Β ΤΡΑΙ Eagle with closed wings standing l., head r. and holding wreath in beak; in r. field, L Γ. Dattari 5593. Geissen 3183
Very Fine.
The reverse legend on this issue celebrate the Legio II Traiana Fortis, which was stationed in Nikopolis near Alexandria since 125. From a private British collection.