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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ - Hadrian
| Bronze | 6.34 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tiberias (Judaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 119-120 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.34 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#109043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tyche (the city goddess) standing left, right foot on prow, holding bust in right hand, standard in left; date across field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
TIBEP KΛAYΔ
L-AP
Unabridged legend: Τιβεριάδα Κλαυδιανή
Translation:
Tiberias Claudia
Year 101
Comment
Reference: Rosenberger 13, BMC 31, SNG ANS 1114Interesting fact
The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ - Hadrian (119-120) from Tiberias (Judaea) made of Bronze weighing 6.34 g, features an image of the Roman emperor Hadrian on one side and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron goddess of the city of Tiberias, and her image on the coin symbolizes the city's allegiance to the Roman Empire. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted in a city outside of Rome, and it provides valuable insight into the cultural and economic exchange between the Roman Empire and its provinces during the 2nd century AD.