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Tetradrachm - Volusianus ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCΙΑC SC
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
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| Year | 251-253 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Radiate and draped bust of Emperor Volusianus facing right, rendered in three-quarter view from the front, with the radiate crown projecting prominently above the head. The portrait exhibits the characteristic military bearing of mid-third-century Roman provincial coinage from Antioch. One or more dots appear in the lower field below the bust truncation, serving as mintmark indicators to distinguish emission series. The encircling Greek legend identifies the emperor by his full titulature. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | An eagle stands facing left atop a palm branch with wings fully spread, holding a wreath in its beak — a standard reverse type for the Antiochene tetradrachm series of the mid-third century. The composition is bold and stylized, reflecting the provincial engraving tradition of the Syrian mint. A mintmark letter, varying by emission (A, B, Γ, Δ, Ϛ, or Z), appears between the eagle's legs to identify the specific issue. The Greek reverse legend is disposed across the upper field and exergue area. |
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