© Pedro Sutil (CC BY-SA)
© Pedro Sutil (CC BY-SA)
Æ16 - Nero ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΕΤ·ΗΡ; Antioch
| Bronze | 4.24 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 59-60 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.24 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#404460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lyre
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕ(ΩΝ)
ET HP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Tyche, who was revered as the protector of the city of Antioch, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and political change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the blending of Roman and Greek influences that characterized the city of Antioch during this period.
