Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Trajan Decius, 250 – 251
ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC; Antioch
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
250 – 251
Ruler
Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius)
(249–251)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.54
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 250 to 251. Struck in Billon. Measures 26 mm and weighs 11.54 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Trajan Decius right, laureate, draped, cuirassed, three dots under the neck. (The emperor caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Decius Traianus, august)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on palm, wings spread, holding wreath in beak, legend around. (Tribunician Power By decree of the Senate)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (250-251) | — |
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