Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm, -57 – -55
Aulus Gabinius
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-57 – -55
Ruler
Republic
(-509–-27)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.26
Diameter (mm)
21.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from -57 to -55. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 21.5 mm and weighs 15.26 g.
- Obverse
- Anepigraphic Diademed head of Philip Philadelphus right, surrounded by the stemma
- Reverse
- Nicephore Zeus seated left on throne with back, holding Nike in right hand and long scepter in his left hand, monogram in left field
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (57 BC - 55 BC) | — | Antioch |
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