AYT TPA ADPIANw KAIC CEB, laureate head right //  Female figure (Tyche?) standing left, right foot on prow, holding bust and scepte, date (L-AP = 101 (=119/120 CE) across field. 23mm, 8.80 grams. Tiberias mint in Galilee. Kindler 11; Rosenberger 13; SNG ANS 1114.

Tiberias, located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel, was founded around 20 CE by Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great, and named in honor of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. It became a significant political and religious center in ancient Judea, particularly after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, when it emerged as a hub of Jewish learning and the seat of the Sanhedrin. The city is also notable for being one of the four holy cities in Judaism, alongside Jerusalem, Hebron, and Safed. Over the centuries, Tiberias witnessed Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Crusader, and Ottoman rule, each leaving their mark on its cultural and architectural heritage. Its thermal springs and proximity to the Sea of Galilee made it a notable destination for health and pilgrimage. Today, Tiberias remains a vital historical and religious site, blending ancient history with modern significance.