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Tetradrachm of Antioch with head of Nerva

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 96–97
Mint: Syria, Antioch

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 15.58 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number60.1146
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Head of Nerva, laureate, right.
At lower right, symbol (?).
Inscription In Greek.
Reverse: Eagle right, on thunderbolt; in front, palm branch.
Inscriptions in Greek at left, at upper right and in exergue.


ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Hesperia Art, 2219 St. James Place, Philadelphia, Pa.; October 13, 1960: purchased by MFA from Hesperia Art for $ 355.00
(this is the total price for 60.1146-60.1150)