Silver Tetradrachm of Volusian, Antioch, AD 251. 1944.100.59411

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 12.12
  • Diameter (in mm): 25

Typological Description

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

• Authority

  • Authority: Volusian

• Geographic

  • Mint: Antioch
  • Region: Syria

• Obverse

  • Legend: AVTOK K G APHIN GAL OVEND OVOLOVSSIANOS SEB
  • Type: Bust rad. dr. cuir. r.

• Reverse

  • Legend: DEMARCH EXOVSIAS/S C
  • Type: Eagle stg. l. head r., wreath in beak

Findspot Description

Findspot

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

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1944.100.59411
• 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