Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Traianus, 110 – 111

ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΙΕ ΥΠΑΤ Ε

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Antioch on the Orontes Antioch on the Orontes
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year 110 – 111
Ruler Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98–117)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 12.83
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 3
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 110 to 111. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 12.83 g.

Obverse
Laureate head of Trajan facing right, above eagle standing right; club below head. (Imperator Caesar Nerva Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus tribunicia potestate XV consul V)
Reverse
Tyche of Antioch seated on rocks, right, holding in her right hand two ears of wheat and poppy-head; at her feet, river god Orontes swimming right, looking left.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (110-111) 

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