Tetradrachm - Traianus Decius Antioch

Issuer Antioch on the Orontes
Year 249-251
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 11.38 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) 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
Obverse description Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius to the right. Mark below the bust.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΜE ΚΥ ΔEΚΙΟC ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟC CEΒ
Reverse description Eagle standing on palm, left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC S C
Edge
Mint
Mintage 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) -
Numisquare ID 2334204740
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