Silver Tetradrachm of Trajan Decius, Antioch, AD 249 - AD 251. 1923.150.196

Physical Description

• Axis: 6

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 12.92
  • Diameter (in mm): 25

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: AD 249 - AD 251
• Denomination: Tetradrachm
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Trajan Decius

• Geographic

  • Mint: Antioch
  • Region: Syria

• Obverse

  • Legend: AVT K G ME KV TRAIANOS DEKIOS SEB
  • Type: Bust laur. dr. cuir. r. seen from behind

• Reverse

  • Legend: DEMARCH EXOVSIAS/S C
  • Type: Eagle l. on palm branch, wreath in beak

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Hama (or Homs), 1936 (Noe 480, IGCH -)

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1923.150.196
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States