© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Augustus ΕΤΟΥΣ ΑΛ ΝΙΚΗΣ, ΥΠΑ ΙΓ 1 BC - 1 AD
| Silver | 15.16 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1 BC - 1 AD |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.16 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tyche seated right on rocks, holding palm frond in her right hand; below, half-length figure of river god Orontes swimming right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΤΟΥΣ AΛ ΝΙΚΗΣ
YΠΑ IΓ
ΑΝΤ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Tyche (Fortuna in Roman mythology) on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a means of spreading propaganda and promoting the Roman Empire's ideals and values throughout its territories.
