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
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.1
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 250 to 251. Struck in Billon. Measures 24 mm and weighs 10.1 g.
- Obverse
- Bare-headed and draped bust of Etruscus, right, seen from rear; below bust: •••
- Reverse
- Eagle standing on palm, left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (250-251) | — | Antioch, 3rd Officina, Group 3 |
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