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Translation of legend abbreviations:

A(VTOKPATΩP)  K(AICAP)  M(APKOC)  OVA(ΛEPIOC)  MAΞIMIANOC  CEB(ACTOC)

Imperator Caesar Marcus Valerius Maximinianus Augustus

L B

year 2

EGYPT, Alexandria.  Maximian

year 2, CE 286/7

potin tetradrachm, 21 mm, 7.7 gm

Obv:  AKMOVAMAΞIMIANOCCEB; laureate draped bust right

Rev:   Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike and spear; shield resting against throne; L B

Ref: Emmett 4102(2), R2; Milne 4813

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