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Æ28 - Otho ΕΠΙ ΜΟΥΚΙΑΝΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΕΤ ΖΙΡ
69 year| Copper | 14 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#420266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription in five lines in a laurel wreath of eight leaves
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΜΟΥΚΙΑΝΟΥ·ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΕΤ·ΖΙΡ
Translation: On behalf of Gaius Licinius Mucianus · Antioch AD 69
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Licinius Mucianus (legatus Augusti pro praetore).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Otho, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of time in 69 AD. Despite his short reign, Otho's coinage is notable for its high quality and artistic value, and this coin is a prime example of that. The coin's design features a portrait of Otho on one side and an image of the goddess Tyche on the other, symbolizing the prosperity and good fortune of the city of Antioch. Additionally, the coin's copper composition and 14g weight make it a significant artifact for historians and collectors studying the monetary systems of ancient civilizations.
