Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Macrinus, 217 – 218
ΔHMAΡX EΞ YΠATO; Antioch
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
217 – 218
Ruler
Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus)
(217–218)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.39
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 217 to 218. Struck in Billon. Measures 25 mm and weighs 13.39 g.
- Obverse
- Laureated, draped and cuirassed bust right
- Reverse
- Eagle standing, facing on leg and thigh of animal, head right, wreath in beak; Δ - Ε in upper field
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217-218) | — | Antioch, Syria |
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