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Tetradrachm - Nero
| Silver | 14.46 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 67-68 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.46 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#365706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle standing on a palm branch, facing left, holding wreath in beak. Palm branch in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΤΟΥϹ ϚΙΡ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) minted during the reign of Nero (67-68 AD) features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of the Roman Emperor, the coin bears an image of the god Apollo playing a lyre, surrounded by the symbols of the four evangelists: the eagle (Matthew), the lion (Mark), the ox (Luke), and the angel (John). This design is known as the "Apollo- Evangelist" type and is considered a rare and interesting variation in Roman coinage.
