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Issuer: Antioch on the Orontes Composition: Billon; Title: Tetradrachm - Trajan Decius (ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC; Antioch); Ruler: Decius Trajan Decius. (250-251 AD). Billon Tetradrachm. Antioch. Obv: laureate bust of Trajan Decius right. Rev: eagle spreading wings standing left holding wreath
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"Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius (c. 201 – June 251), sometimes translated as Trajan Decius, was Roman emperor from 249 to 251.A distinguished politician during the reign of Philip the Arab, Decius was proclaimed emperor by his troops after putting down a rebellion in Moesia. In 249, he defeated and killed Philip near Verona and was recognized as emperor by the Senate afterwards. During his reign, he attempted to strengthen the Roman state and its religion, leading to the Decian persecution, where a number of prominent Christians (including Pope Fabian) were put to death.In the last year of his reign, Decius co-ruled with his son Herennius Etruscus, until they were both killed by the Goths in the Battle of Abritus."
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Metal | Billon |
| Size (mm) | Weight (g) | |
| Obverse | Bust of Trajan Decius right, laureate, draped, cuirassed, three dots under the neck. Lettering:AYT K Γ MƐ KΥ TPAIANOC ΔƐKIOC CƐB••• |
| Reverse | Eagle standing left on palm, wings spread, holding wreath in beak, legend around. Lettering:ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ƐΞΟΥϹΙΑϹS C |
| References | Prieur 581;RPC Online IX 1724;McAlee 1125c; |
| Rating | Rating Group | Serial Number | Ancient Extremely Fine (XF) | NGC | 6830428013 |
| Links | Link 3 |
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