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Drachm - Tiberius ΘΕΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ ΚΡΗΤΕΣ ΙΕΡΠΥΤΝΙΟΙ
| Silver | 2.61 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Hierapytna (Cyrenaica and Crete) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-37 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.61 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#417740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Radiate head of Divus Augustus, left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΕΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ ΚΡΗΤΕΣ ΙΕΡΠΥΤΝΙΟΙ
Comment
Magistrate of Laches.
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 the Greek inscription "ΘΕΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ ΚΡΗΤΕΣ ΙΕΡΠΥΤΝΙΟΙ" (which means "God Augustus, revered by the Cretans") on the other side. This coin was minted in Hierapytna, a city in Cyrenaica and Crete, and was made of silver, weighing 2.61 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during Tiberius' reign.