Tetradrachm - Traianus Decius Antioch

€130,742.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year249-251
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight11.4 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online IX#1626; 1627; 1637; 1638; 1646; 1648;
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius to the right. Mark below the bust.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΜE ΚΥ ΔEΚΙΟC ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟC CEΒ
Reverse descriptionEagle standing on palm, r., spreading wings, holding wreath in beak
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC S C
Edge
Mint
MintageND (249-251)  - no mark visible -
ND (249-251) • - 1st Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1626-1627) -
ND (249-251) •• - 2nd Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1637-1638) -
ND (249-251) ••• - 3rd Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1646; 1648) -
ND (249-251) •••• - 4th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1656) -
ND (249-251) ••••• - 5th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1662) -
ND (249-251) Ϛ - 6th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1666) -
ND (249-251) Ζ - 7th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1672) -
Catalog ID9443484620
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