Roman Silver Tetradrachm of Vespasian from Antioch, 69-70 CE
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 69 to 79 CE, specifically 69-70 CE
This Roman silver tetradrachm originates from the mint of Antioch in the province of Seleucis and Pieria, dating to the reign of Emperor Vespasian. The coin is struck in silver and weighs 14.4 grams, with a diameter of 3 cm (1.2 inches).
The obverse features a laureate head of Vespasian facing right, accompanied by a Greek inscription. The reverse displays an eagle standing to the left on a club with its wings spread, holding a wreath in its beak, and featuring a palm frond to the left. The coin is inscribed with the date 'New Holy Year' 2, which corresponds to 69-70 CE. This specimen is referenced in numismatic literature as Prieur 123 and RPC II 1962.
It represents the official currency issued under the Flavian dynasty during the Roman administration of the Levant.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 14.4 grams
- Diameter
- 3 cm (1.2 inches)
- Material
- Silver
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Antioch
- Reference
- Prieur 123; RPC II 1962
- Denomination
- Tetradrachm
Design
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Vespasian right with Greek inscription
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on club with wings spread, holding wreath, palm frond to left
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
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Catalogue references
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