Æ30 - Trebonianus Gallus ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ, Δ Ε (above the temple), S C

€2.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes (Syria)
Year251-253
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight17.81 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IX#1853
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallus, right, seen from rear, facing radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Volusian, left, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤΟΚ Κ ΓΑ ΤΡΕΒ ΓΑΛΛΟϹ ΚΑΙ ΟΥΟΛΟϹϹΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΒ
(Translation: Emperors Caesars Gaius Trebonianus Gallus and Volusian Augusti)
Reverse descriptionPortable shrine with four columns enclosing statue of Tyche seated facing, with river god (Orontes) facing, at her feet; above, ram running right; usually, carry-bars at the base of the shrine
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ, Δ Ε (above the temple), S C
(Translation: of the Antiochenes, metropolis colony, of the 4 eparchies, by decree of the Senate)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (251-253)  - -
Catalog ID9143545500
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