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Tetradrachm - Traianus Decius Eagle, Antioch
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes |
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| Year | 249-251 |
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| Currency | Drachm |
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| Obverse description | Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Traianus Decius facing right, rendered with typical provincial portraiture of the mid-third century. A distinguishing mark appears below the bust, likely serving as a control or workshop symbol. The legend encircles the effigy, identifying the emperor with his full imperial titulature in Greek characters. The portrait displays the characteristic features of Decian coinage from the Antioch mint, with a strongly modelled neck and military dress beneath the imperial drapery. |
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| Obverse lettering | AVT K Γ ME KY ΔEKIOC TΡAIANOC CEB (Translation: Emperor Caesar Caius Messius Quintus Decius Trajan Augustus.) |
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| Edge | Plain |
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