Tetradrachm of Tiberius - 1967.19

Acquisition number: 1967.19

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Rev.: Head of Augustus

Obv.: TIBEPIOΣ  KAIΣAP [ΣEBAΣTOΣ]. 

In front, LIΔ.

Rev.: Head of Augustus l., radiate. ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ.

Title: Tetradrachm of Tiberius - 1967.19

Acquisition number: 1967.19

Author or editor: Beryl Rawson

Culture or period: Roman Imperial

Date: AD 26-27

Material: Metal - Copper-silver alloy

Object type: Coins - Roman

Dimensions: 22mm (w)

Origin region or location: Egypt

Origin city: Alexandria

Display case or on loan: 5

Keywords: Coin, tetradrachm, Roman, Imperial, Tiberius, Augustus, Roman Egypt, Alexandria

Burnett, A., Roman Provincial Coinage (London, British Museum Press, 1992) I, Alexandria, 5090; Poole, R.S. (ed.), A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum (London, The British Museum, 1873-1927; repr. Bologna 1963-1964) Alexandria and the Nomes no. 39.  

1967.19

Tetradrachm of Tiberius

2.624 g. AD 26-27

Obv.: TIBEPIOΣ KAIΣAP [ΣEBAΣTOΣ].

In front, LIΔ.

Rev.: Head of Augustus l., radiate. ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ.

Minted in Alexandria. The obverse legend is the Greek form of ‘Tiberius Caesar Augustus’. The inscription in front of the head signifies ‘the fourteenth year’ (of Tiberius’ reign), i.e. between August AD 26 and August AD 27. The reverse legend is the Greek form of ‘Diuus Augustus’.

Tiberius continued Augustus’ bronze coins at Alexandria but also began a new series, tetradrachms made of billon (a copper-silver alloy). The radiate head of the deified Augustus is the reverse on all Tiberius’ tetradrachms.

Burnett, A., Roman Provincial Coinage (London, British Museum Press, 1992) I, Alexandria, 5090; Poole, R.S. (ed.), A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum (London, The British Museum, 1873-1927; repr. Bologna 1963-1964) Alexandria and the Nomes no. 39.