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Obol - Tiberius ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΥ, LΕ
| Bronze | 8.57 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 18-19 |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.57 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#413423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hippopotamus, right
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΥ
LΕ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, who was the Roman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Livia, his mother, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when Egypt was under Roman rule, and it is a rare example of a coin that was used in everyday transactions during that period.
