Antioch on the Orontes Trichalkon, 6 – 13
Augustus; Star of Bethlehem
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
Trichalkon
Year
6 – 13
Ruler
Augustus (Caius Octavius)
(-27–14)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.72
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Trichalkon from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 6 to 13. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 5.72 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Zeus right.
- Reverse
- Ram running right, looking back, star above, DM (year 44) below. AT and BM - MHTPOΠOΛEΩN ANTIOXEΩN, “people of the metropolis Antioch.” ΓΜ and ΔΜ - EΠI SILANOU ANTIOXEΩN, “ reign of Silanus Antioch”
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (13) ΔΜ | — | 22% | ||
| ND (12) ΓΜ | — | 4% | ||
| ND (11) BM | — | 9% | ||
| ND (6) AT | — | Year 6 AD | 61% |
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