Tetradrachm - Traianus Decius Antioch
| Emitent | Antioch on the Orontes |
|---|---|
| Rok | 249-251 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Měna | Drachm |
| Složení | Silver |
| Hmotnost | 11.38 g |
| Průměr | 27 mm |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientace | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | RPC Online IX#1622, RPC Online IX#1623, RPC Online IX#1633, RPC Online IX#1634, RPC Online IX#1642, RPC Online IX#1644, RPC Online IX#1654, RPC Online IX#1660, RPC Online IX#1664, RPC Online IX#1670 |
| Popis líce | Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius to the right. Mark below the bust. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | Greek |
| Opis líce | ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΜE ΚΥ ΔEΚΙΟC ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟC CEΒ |
| Popis rubu | Eagle standing on palm, left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak |
| Písmo rubu | Greek |
| Opis rubu | ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC S C |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (249-251) - no mark visible - ND (249-251) • - 1st Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1622-1623) - ND (249-251) •• - 2ndOfficina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1633-1634) - ND (249-251) ••• - 3rd Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1642-1644) - ND (249-251) •••• - 4th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1654) - ND (249-251) ••••• - 5th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1660) - ND (249-251) Ϛ - 6th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1664) - ND (249-251) Ζ - 7th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1670) - |
| ID Numisquare | 2334204740 |
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Historical Context: This Tetradrachm, issued by Antioch on the Orontes (249-251 CE), marks the brief but impactful reign of Traianus Decius. Ascending during the tumultuous Crisis of the Third Century, Decius sought to restore Roman virtues amidst barbarian incursions. His reign is notable for the universal sacrifice decree, leading to Christian