Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Traianus Decius, 249 – 251
Antioch
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
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.4
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 249 to 251. Struck in Billon. Measures 26 mm and weighs 11.4 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius to the right. Mark below the bust.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing on palm, r., 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#1626-1627) | ||
| ND (249-251) •• | — | 2nd Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1637-1638) | ||
| ND (249-251) ••• | — | 3rd Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1646; 1648) | ||
| ND (249-251) •••• | — | 4th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1656) | ||
| ND (249-251) ••••• | — | 5th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1662) | ||
| ND (249-251) Ϛ | — | 6th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1666) | ||
| ND (249-251) Ζ | — | 7th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1672) |
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