© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Hemiobol - Tiberius
| Bronze | 5.22 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Termessus by Oenoanda (Lycia et Pamphylia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-37 |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.22 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#381960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse galloping.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΕΡ ΟΙ
Translation: Termessus by Oenoanda.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, the Roman emperor who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD, on one side, and a mythological creature called a "Hemiobol" on the other. The Hemiobol was a creature that was half-human and half-ox, and was believed to have the strength and endurance of an ox, making it a fitting symbol for a coin that was used for everyday transactions.