RY71795. Billon tetradrachm, McAlee 1134(c); Prieur 595; BMC Galatia p.221, 592; Dura Coins 526, VF, well centered, toned, some corrosion, 3rd officina, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, weight 12.891g, maximum diameter 26.7mm, die axis 0
o, 3rd issue, c. 250 - Jun 251 A.D.; obverse AVT K Γ ME KY ΔEKIOC TPAIANOC CEB (
Imperator Caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Decius Traianus Augustus), radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind, three pellets below; reverse ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC (holder of Tribunitian power), eagle standing right on palm branch, head right, wings spread, wreath in beak, S C (
senatus consulto) in exergue;
rare;
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