Antioch on the Orontes Tetrachalkon - Publius Quinctilius Varus, -5 – -4
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΕΠΙ ΟΥΑΡΟΥ
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Trichalkon
Year
-5 – -4
Ruler
Augustus (Caius Octavius)
(-27–14)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.88
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Trichalkon from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from -5 to -4. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18 mm and weighs 6.88 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Zeus right, laureate; dotted border. Anepigraphic.
- Reverse
- Tyche, seated right on rock, wearing chiton, peplos and turreted crown, holding palm brach in right hand; at feet, the river god Orontes swimming right; dotted border. Year mark in right field. ("of the Antiochians under [Publius Quinctilius] Varus". [Actian year] 27)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (5 BC - 4 BC) | — | Year 27 |
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