Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Galba, 1 – 2

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Antioch on the Orontes Antioch on the Orontes
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year 1 – 2
Ruler Galba (Servius Sulpicius Galba) (68–69)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 14.77
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 1 to 2. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 14.77 g.

Obverse
Laureate head of Emperor Galba facing right. Eight pointed star in right field. (Galba, Caesar, supreme commander / Imperator (Autocrator), the venerable / Augustus (Sebastos).)
Reverse
Eagle standing on thunderbolt with spread wings, facing left. Palm frond in left field. (New holy year 1.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2 (68 AD)  — B (Galba regnal year 2); RPC I# 4196B
1 (68 AD)  — A (Galba regnal year 1); RPC I# 4196

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