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Tetradrachm - Vespasianus ΕΤΟΥΣ Γ ΙΕΡΟΥ; Antioch
| Silver | 14.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 70-71 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#325078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on club, wings spread; palm branch in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΤΟΥΣ Γ ΙΕΡΟΥ
Translation: Sacred third year
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Vespasianus on one side and a representation of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of Antioch, and her depiction on the coin highlights the city's cultural and religious significance during the Roman Empire.
