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Æ17 - Antioch ΕΤ ΖΟΡ; Γ
| Bronze | 4.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 128-129 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#295312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lighted garlanded altar; Γ (beneath)
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΤ ΖΟΡ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Hadrian (Αδριανός) on one side, and the goddess Tyche (Τύχη) on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of Antioch, and her image on the coin symbolizes the city's prosperity and good fortune.
