Tetradrachm - Trajan Decius ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC, Antioch

€2.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year249-250
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight11.06 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online IX#1655, Prieur#529, McAlee#1113d
Obverse descriptionBust of Trajan Decius right, laureate, draped, cuirassed, four dots under the neck.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAYT K Γ ME KΥ ΔEKIOC TPAIANOC CEB ••••
(Translation: The emperor caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Decius Traianus, august)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing right on palm, wings spread, holding wreath in beak, legend around.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC S C
(Translation: Tribunician Power By decree of the Senate)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (249-250)  - -
Catalog ID5128175140
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