Silver Tetradrachm of Hostilian, Antioch, AD 249 - AD 251. 1944.100.59352

Physical Description

• Axis: 6

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 11.01
  • Diameter (in mm): 25

Typological Description

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

• Authority

  • Authority: Hostilian

• Geographic

  • Mint: Antioch
  • Region: Syria

• Obverse

  • Legend: G OVAL OSTILIAN ME KVINTOS KESAR
  • Type: Bust dr. cuir. r.
  • Symbol: 2 pellets

• Reverse

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

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Dura finds

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1944.100.59352
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Rights

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