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Semis - Tiberius Antioch
| Copper | 7.32 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 31-32 |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.32 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#133924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
S C in a laurel wreath.
Lettering: SC
Interesting fact
The Tiberius Semis coin from Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) is interesting because it features an image of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Tyche, who was believed to bring fortune and prosperity to the city, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the blending of Roman and Greek cultural influences.
