© Fred24
© Fred24
Æ13 Anonymous; Tyche; Tyre
| Bronze | 2.3 g | 12.3 mm |
| Issuer | Tyre (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 93-154 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 12.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#91397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Astarte standing left on galley, between Phoenician minting year and monogram
Scripts: Greek, Phoenician
Lettering:
ΜΗ ΤΥΡ
(year)
Comment
Examples:
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/2085
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/2086
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/2087
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/3881
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/3883
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/3886
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/3890
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/3892
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/3896
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/3898
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/3901
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/2/3903
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tyche, the Greek goddess of fortune and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears an image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of good luck and protection in ancient Greek culture.
