Bronze Sestertius of Trajan Decius, Antioch, AD 249 - AD 251. 1948.19.1959

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1948.19.1959

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 18.82
    • Diameter (in mm): 30

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: AD 249 - AD 251
  • Denomination: Sestertius
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

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

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ANTIOCHEON METROKOLON/D-E, S C
    • Type: Statue of Tyche of Antioch over river god Orontes in tetrastyle temple
    • Deity: Orontes
    • Deity: Tyche

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1948.19.1959
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: RIC.4

Rights

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

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