Tetradrachm - Tiberius (ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ) (20-21) front Tetradrachm - Tiberius (ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ) (20-21) back
Tetradrachm - Tiberius (ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ) (20-21) photo
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Tetradrachm - Tiberius ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ

 
Silver 14.37 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor
Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
20-21
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.37 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#66605
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Radiate head of Augustus right

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Tiberius, who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD, on one side, and the Greek inscription "ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ" (meaning "God Augustus") on the other side, highlighting the blending of Roman and Greek cultures during the Roman occupation of Egypt.