© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Augustus ΕΤΟΥΣ ϚΚ ΝΙΚΗΣ, ΥΠΑ ΙΒ 5 BC
5 BC year| Silver | 15.00 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 5 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.00 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 ςK ΝΙΚΗΣ
YΠAT IB
ΑΝΤ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Tyche, who was believed to bring fortune and prosperity to the city, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it highlights the influence of Roman culture and politics on the city of Antioch during that time.
