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Syrian Coin from the Seleucid Empire

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Title
Syrian Coin from the Seleucid Empire  
Description
  • AR tetradrachm. Roman Imperatorial government by Nero as Augustus (AD 54-68). Regnal year 7 and year 109 of the Caesarian Period  
  • 60-61 AD. Obverse side: laureate bust of Nero. Reverse: Eagle facing left towards palm branch surmounting thunderbolt. Black patina, 25 mm diameter.  
Interpretation
AR tetradrachm (tetradrachma) is an ancient silver (AR) coin equal to four drachmas. AR stands for Argentum, silver.  
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How We Learn About Communities  
  • Communities and Geography  
  • History of Money  
Learning Standards
  • 16 History  
  • 13 Science, Technology and Society  
  • 18 Social Systems  
  • 14 Political Systems  
Author or Creator
Syrians  
Source
Donated to the Lakeview Museum by Mr. Walter Boyer.  
Subject / Keywords
  • Syria  
  • Coins  
  • Money  
  • Currency  
  • Trade  
  • Silver  
  • Romans  
Temporal Coverage
60/61 A.D.
Collection Publisher
Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
Rights
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
LVM1974.008.198.b  
Date Created
10-25-02
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleSyrian Coin from the Seleucid Empire  
Description
  • AR tetradrachm. Roman Imperatorial government by Nero as Augustus (AD 54-68). Regnal year 7 and year 109 of the Caesarian Period  
  • 60-61 AD. Obverse side: laureate bust of Nero. Reverse: Eagle facing left towards palm branch surmounting thunderbolt. Black patina, 25 mm diameter.  
InterpretationAR tetradrachm (tetradrachma) is an ancient silver (AR) coin equal to four drachmas. AR stands for Argentum, silver.  
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How We Learn About Communities  
  • Communities and Geography  
  • History of Money  
Learning Standards
  • 16 History  
  • 13 Science, Technology and Society  
  • 18 Social Systems  
  • 14 Political Systems  
Author or CreatorSyrians  
SourceDonated to the Lakeview Museum by Mr. Walter Boyer.  
Subject / Keywords
  • Syria  
  • Coins  
  • Money  
  • Currency  
  • Trade  
  • Silver  
  • Romans  
Temporal Coverage60/61 A.D.
Collection PublisherLakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource IdentifierLVM1974.008.198.b  
Date Created10-25-02
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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