Antioch on the Orontes Æ 30 - Trebonianus Gallus, 251 – 253
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ, Δ Ε
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ 30 - Trebonianus Gallus
Year
251 – 253
Ruler
Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus)
(251–253)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.25
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
3.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ 30 - Trebonianus Gallus from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 251 to 253. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30 mm and weighs 16.25 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallus, r., seen from rear. (Emperor Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus Augustus)
- Reverse
- Portable shrine with four columns enclosing statue of Tyche seated, facing, with river god (Orontes) facing, at her feet; above, ram running r.; usually, carry-bars at the base of the shrine. (Antiochia ad Orontem Mint. [DE = ?] Minted by decree of the Senate)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (251-253) | — | Antioch |
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