Æ22 Tyche, eagle
| Bronze | 4.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandreia (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-268 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#327037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle standing facing left, wings outstretched, holding a bull's head between its talons.
Script: Greek
Lettering: COL AVGO TRO
Unabridged legend: Colonia Augusta Troas
Translation: Augustan colony of Troas
Interesting fact
The Tyche and eagle design on the coin was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage, particularly in the Roman Empire. The Tyche was a personification of fortune, prosperity, and luck, while the eagle was a symbol of power, strength, and authority. The combination of these two symbols on a coin was meant to convey the idea of good fortune and prosperity under the watchful eye of a powerful and benevolent ruler.