© MitchMan (CC BY)
© MitchMan (CC BY)
Tetradrachm - Trajan Decius ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC; Antioch
| Billon | 13.25 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 13.25 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#329419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on palm, wings spread, holding wreath in beak, legend around.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ƐΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ
S C
Unabridged legend:
Δημαρχ Εξουσιας
Senatus Consulto
Translation:
Tribunician Power
By decree of the Senate
Comment
This type along with similar ones for Trajan Decius are usually made of debased silver.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 to symbolize the city's prosperity and good fortune.
