Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Trajan Decius, 249 – 250
ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC; Antioch
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
249 – 250
Ruler
Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius)
(249–251)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.06
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 249 to 250. Struck in Billon. Measures 27 mm and weighs 11.06 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Trajan Decius right, laureate, draped, cuirassed, four dots under the neck. (The emperor caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Decius Traianus, august)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing right on palm, wings spread, holding wreath in beak, legend around. (Tribunician PowerBy decree of the Senate)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (249-250) | — |
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