Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Nerva, 2
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
2
Ruler
Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva)
(96–98)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.11
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued in 2. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 15.11 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Emperor Nerva facing right, with small aegis. (Supreme commander (Autocrator) Nerva Caesar, the venerable (Sebastos), conqueror of the Germans (Germanicus).)
- Reverse
- Eagle with open wings facing right, standing on thunderbolt. Palm leaf to the right. (New holy year 2.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (97 AD) | — | Year B (2 Nerva Era) |
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