Tetradrachm - Trajan Decius ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC, Antioch

€1.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year250-251
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight11.54 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prieur#581, RPC Online IX#1724, McAlee#1125c
Obverse descriptionBust of Trajan Decius right, laureate, draped, cuirassed, three 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 ID9300445160
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