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Tetradrachm - Herennius Etruscus ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCΙΑC SC; ··; Antioch
| Billon | 11.44 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Herennius Etruscus (Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius) (251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 11.44 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#93319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on palm branch, wings open, wreath in beak
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCΙΑC
SC
Translation:
Weared of the Tribunitian power
on Antioch Senate agreement
Comment
This file concerns eagle-left and 2-dot tetradrachms. Any other variety should be listed in another file.Prieur 630 ; McAlee 1153
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin of Herennius Etruscus is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of the emperor on the obverse (front side) and a representation of the goddess Tyche on the reverse (back side). Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Antioch, where the coin was minted, and her image on the coin symbolized the city's prosperity and good fortune.
