Tetradrachm - Trajan Decius ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC, Antioch

€329,419.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year250-251
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight13.25 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prieur#578, RPC Online IX#1701, McAlee#1126b, BMC RR#580
Obverse descriptionBust of Trajan Decius right, laureate, draped, cuirassed, two dots under the neck.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAYT K Γ MƐ KΥ TPAIANOC ΔƐKIOC CƐB ••
(Translation: The emperor caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Decius Traianus, august)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left on palm, wings spread, holding wreath in beak, legend around.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringΔΗΜΑΡΧ ƐΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ S C
(Translation: Tribunician Power By decree of the Senate)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (250-251)  - -
Catalog ID9596158040
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