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Tetradrachm - Nero Antioch
| Silver | 15.23 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 62-63 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.23 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#72721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, dot and palm branch before
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΤΟΥΣ ΑΙΡ Θ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Nero (Antioch) (62-63) coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Nero on one side and a depiction of the god Apollo on the other. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, which was known for its extravagance and excesses, and the image of Apollo may have been included as a symbol of the emperor's claimed divine lineage.
