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Tetradrachm - Trajan Decius ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑC
| Billon | 11.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 249-250 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#364249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right on palm leaf, wings spread, tail left, head right, wreath in beak.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑC
S C
Translation: Leader of the people / authority / consul. Decree of the senate.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin of Trajan Decius minted in Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) between 249-250 AD features a unique blend of Greek and Roman elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of the Roman Emperor Trajan Decius, while the reverse side features the Greek goddess Tyche, who was revered as the protector of the city of Antioch. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the region, which was once a Greek city before being absorbed into the Roman Empire.
