| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes |
|---|---|
| Year | 249-251 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9.65 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Prieur#524, RPC Online IX#1618; 1621, RPC Online IX#1631, RPC Online IX#1632, RPC Online IX#1641, RPC Online IX#1643, RPC Online IX#1653, RPC Online IX#1659, RPC Online IX#1663, RPC Online IX#1669 |
| Obverse description | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius to the right. Mark below the bust. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering |
AVT K Γ ME KY ΔEKIOC TΡAIANOC CEB (Translation: Emperor Caesar Caius Messius Quintus Decius Trajan August.) |
| Reverse description | Eagel standing left on palm, spread wings, head left, tail right, holding wreath in its beak. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering |
∆HMAΡX EΞΟΥCΙΑC S C (Translation: Invested with Tribunician Power by Decree of the Senate.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (249-251) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2825956110 |
| Additional information |
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