Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Gordian III, 238 – 244
Eagle; Antioch
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
238 – 244
Ruler
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.32
Diameter (mm)
27.2
Thickness (mm)
2.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 238 to 244. Struck in Billon. Measures 27.2 mm and weighs 12.32 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Gordian III, to right, laureate, cuirassed, wearing paludamentum. (AYTOK(-ράτωρ) K(-αίσαρ) M(-άρκου) ANT(-ωνίνως) ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CEB(-αστος)."Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordian, August".)
- Reverse
- Eagle facing, head to the left, wings outstretched, holding a wreath in its beak, senatorial mark highlighted. (ΔHMAPX(-ικὴ) EΞOYCIAC. Tribunician power.Senatus Consultum. Decree of the Senate.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (238-244) | — |
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