Semis - Titus Antioch
| Bronze | 7.47 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 76-77 |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.47 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#122091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Letters S and C in the center of a laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SC
Comment
BMC 236 Interesting fact
The Titus Semis coin from Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) features an image of the Roman emperor Titus on one side and a representation of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Antioch, and her image on the coin symbolized the city's prosperity and good fortune.
