Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Traianus Decius, 249 – 251

Antioch

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Antioch on the Orontes Antioch on the Orontes
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year 249 – 251
Ruler Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249–251)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 11.38
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 249 to 251. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 11.38 g.

Obverse
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius to the right. Mark below the bust.
Reverse
Eagle standing on palm, left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (249-251)  no mark visible
ND (249-251) • 1st Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1622-1623)
ND (249-251) •• 2ndOfficina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1633-1634)
ND (249-251) ••• 3rd Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1642-1644)
ND (249-251) •••• 4th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1654)
ND (249-251) ••••• 5th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1660)
ND (249-251) Ϛ 6th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1664)
ND (249-251) Ζ 7th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1670)

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