City of Philomelium Diassarion - Trajan Decius, 249 – 251
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Information
Country
City of Philomelium
City of Philomelium
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Diassarion
Year
249 – 251
Ruler
Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius)
(249–251)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.48
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Diassarion from City of Philomelium. Issued from 249 to 251. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 6.48 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius, right, seen from rear. (Imperator Caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius Augustus)
- Reverse
- River god (Gallos) reclining left, holding cornucopia, resting on water urn.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (249-251) | — |
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