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As - Traianus Antioch
| Brass | 12.55 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 12.55 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#72719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two lines within laurel wreath
Lettering:
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ
EΞ YΠΑΤ Β
Interesting fact
The Traianus coin from Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD) and features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Tyche on the other. The coin was made of brass, a common material for coins at the time, and weighs 12.55 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted in a city that was an important center of trade and commerce in the ancient world, and the coin's design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
