Tetradrachm - Traianus Decius Antioch

Uitgever Antioch on the Orontes
Jaar 249-251
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde Tetradrachm (4)
Valuta Drachm
Samenstelling Silver
Gewicht 11.38 g
Diameter 27 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round (irregular)
Techniek Hammered
Oriëntatie Coin alignment ↑↓
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(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
Beschrijving voorzijde Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius to the right. Mark below the bust.
Schrift voorzijde Greek
Opschrift voorzijde ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΜE ΚΥ ΔEΚΙΟC ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟC CEΒ
Beschrijving keerzijde Eagle standing on palm, left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak
Schrift keerzijde Greek
Opschrift keerzijde ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC S C
Rand
Muntplaats
Oplage 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
Aanvullende informatie

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

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