Tetradrachm - Traianus Decius Antioch

Issuer Antioch on the Orontes
Year 249-251
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Billon
Weight 11.4 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online IX#1626; 1627; 1637; 1638; 1646; 1648;
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, r., 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#1626-1627) -
ND (249-251) •• - 2nd Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1637-1638) -
ND (249-251) ••• - 3rd Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1646; 1648) -
ND (249-251) •••• - 4th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1656) -
ND (249-251) ••••• - 5th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1662) -
ND (249-251) Ϛ - 6th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1666) -
ND (249-251) Ζ - 7th Officina, Group 2; Antioch (RPC IX#1672) -
Numisquare ID 9443484620
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