Æ 30 - Trebonianus Gallus ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ, Δ Ε

€1.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year251-253
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight16.25 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness3.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online IX#1851, SNG Copenhagen#292, BMC Greek#654, CRS#507a, McAlee#1181
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallus, r., seen from rear.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Γ ΟΥΙΒ ΤΡΕΒ ΓΑΛΛΟC ϹƐΒ
(Translation: Emperor Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionPortable shrine with four columns enclosing statue of Tyche seated, facing, with river god (Orontes) facing, at her feet; above, ram running r.; usually, carry-bars at the base of the shrine.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΝΤΙΟΧƐΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ Δ Ɛ S C
(Translation: Antiochia ad Orontem Mint. [DE = ?] Minted by decree of the Senate)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (251-253)  - Antioch -
Catalog ID2858269720
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