Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Herennius Etruscus, 250 – 251
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Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
250 – 251
Ruler
Herennius Etruscus (Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.44
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 250 to 251. Struck in Billon. Measures 27 mm and weighs 11.44 g.
- Obverse
- Bare-headed, draped bust right, two dots below ("Erennios Etrouscos Messios Kuintos Dekios Kesar"(Herennius Etruscus Messius Quintus Decius Cesar))
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on palm branch, wings open, wreath in beak (Weared of the Tribunitian poweron Antioch Senate agreement)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (250-251) | — | Antioch, 2nd Officina, Group 3 |
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