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As - Tiberius ΕΠΙ ΣΙΛΑΝΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ
| Bronze | 15.1 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-15 |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.1 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#338120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription on four lines within wreath, regnal year above and Actian year below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
Α
ΕΠΙ ΣΙΛΑΝΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ
ЄΜ
Translation:
Year 1
of Silanus of Antioch
Year 45
Comment
Actian period starts with the battle of Actium in 31 BC.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Tiberius, who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD, on one side, and an inscription in Greek on the other side, which translates to "Of Antioch on the Orontes" (ΕΠΙ ΣΙΛΑΝΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ). This suggests that the coin was minted in Antioch, a city in ancient Syria, during Tiberius' reign.
