Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony, 36

Antioch

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Antioch on the Orontes Antioch on the Orontes
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year 36
Ruler Republic (-509–-27)
Composition Silver (> 20% copper)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 13.74
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued in 36. Struck in Silver (> 20% copper). Measures 26 mm and weighs 13.74 g.

Obverse
Diademed bust of Queen Cleopatra VII facing right, with hair in cornrows, wearing beaded earrings, necklace, and embroidered dress. (Queen Cleopatra Thea junior.)
Reverse
Bare head of Marc Antony right.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
ND (-36)  € 22000,00 € 34000,00

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