Stater - Tiberius (ΠΑΡ ΒΝ) (28) front Stater - Tiberius (ΠΑΡ ΒΝ) (28) back
Stater - Tiberius (ΠΑΡ ΒΝ) (28) photo
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Stater - Tiberius ΠΑΡ ΒΝ

28 year
Gold 7.95 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Chersonesus (Bosporus) (Northern Black Sea)
Emperor
Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
28
Value
Gold Stater (20)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.95 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#435570
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Maiden standing, left, with bow and arrow

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠΑΡ ΒΝ

Unabridged legend: ΠΑΡ βνʹ

Translation: ΠΑΡ, 52

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Tiberius (14-37 AD), who was the second Roman Emperor and stepson of Augustus. Despite being made of gold, this coin was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during that time.