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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ16 - Claudius
114 (50) year| (copper alloy) | 3.66 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Gadara (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 114 (50) |
| Calendar | Pompeian era |
| Composition | (copper alloy) |
| Weight | 3.66 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#379830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Veiled head of goddess Tyche facing right, wearing mural crown.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΓΑΔΑΡΑ
L ΔΙΡ
Translation: Gadara. Year 114.
Comment
Weight: 3.66 g average based on 6 specimens (RPC I# 4819); 4.61 g average based on 3 specimens (Spijkerman# 19)Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ16 - Claudius 114 (50) from Gadara (Syria), is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted outside of Rome. Gadara, now known as Umm Qais, is a city located in modern-day Jordan, and it was once a prominent city in the Roman Empire. The fact that this coin was minted in Gadara suggests that the city played an important role in the Roman Empire's economy and trade networks.
