© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Nerva
2 (97) year| Silver | 15.11 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2 (97) |
| Calendar | Rome - Nerva era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.11 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#375667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle with open wings facing right, standing on thunderbolt. Palm leaf to the right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΤΟΥΣ . ΝΕΟΥ . ΙΕΡΟΥ . Β
Unabridged legend: Ετους Νέου Ιερόυ B
Translation: New holy year 2.
Comment
All of Nerva's year 2 (B) tetradrachms from Antioch include the title Germanicus (ΓΕΡΜ), which he received around November AD 97. These coins were only minted for a few months until Nerva's death on 27 January AD 98.Weight: 14.83 g average based on 14 specimens (RPC III# 3477, page 450)
Diameter: 25–26 mm (RPC III# 3477, page 450)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Nerva 2 (97) coin from Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) features an image of the Roman emperor Nerva on one side and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Antioch, and her image on the coin symbolized the city's prosperity and good fortune.
