Æ16 - Titus as Caesar (ΓΑΔΑΡΑ L ΖΛΡ; Gadara) (73-74) front Æ16 - Titus as Caesar (ΓΑΔΑΡΑ L ΖΛΡ; Gadara) (73-74) back
Æ16 - Titus as Caesar (ΓΑΔΑΡΑ L ΖΛΡ; Gadara) (73-74) photo
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Æ16 - Titus as Caesar ΓΑΔΑΡΑ L ΖΛΡ; Gadara

 
Bronze 4.15 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Gadara (Syria)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
73-74
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.15 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#292465
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Turreted head of Tyche, right

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΓΑΔΑΡΑ L ΖΛΡ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Titus, who was the son of Emperor Vespasian and served as Caesar from 73 to 74 AD. This coin was minted during his reign and features his name, ΓΑΔΑΡΑ L ΖΛΡ, in Greek letters on one side, and an image of Titus on the other. It's made of bronze and weighs 4.15 grams.