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Tetradrachm - Trajan Decius ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC; Antioch
| Billon | 11.06 g | 27 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 | 11.06 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#328363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right on palm, wings spread, holding wreath in beak, legend around.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC
S C
Unabridged legend:
Δημαρχ Εξουσιας
Senatus Consulto
Translation:
Tribunician Power
By decree of the Senate
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Trajan Decius, who ruled from 249 to 251 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Antioch, where the coin was minted, and her image was often used on coins minted during the Roman period. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time and place where it was created.
