9050

Creator

Preview

Period

Roman Empire

Ruler

Domitian (81-96 AD)

Mint

Hippos

Province or Region

Decapolis

Date

c. 80/81 AD

Metal

Bronze

Denomination

23

Weight

13.1g

Obverse Description

Bust of Domitian, right; laureate. DOMITIAN KAICAR

Reverse Description

Horse stands left; Tyche, turreted, stands left with chiton and peplos; holds bridle and cornucopia; in left field: A. ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΤΩ ΙΠΠΩ

Comments

Rare. City built on horse-shaped hill on Sea of Galilee.

Publisher

Pepperdine University Libraries

Digital Collection

The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land

Credit Line

The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives

Document Type

Article