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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
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
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.
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)
(this is the total price for 60.1146-60.1150)