RY94930. Billon tetradrachm, McAlee 1120(b) (rare); Prieur 538 (10 spec.); Dura Coins 494; RPC Online IX 1634 (6 spec.); BMC Galatia p. 220, 580, VF, full border centering, flow lines, minor encrustation, uneven toning, slight porosity, 2nd officina, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, weight 11.412g, maximum diameter 26.9mm, die axis 225
o, Sep 249 - Jun/Jul 251 A.D.; obverse AVT K Γ ME KY ΔEKIOC TPAIANOC CEB, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind, •• below bust; reverse ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC (holder of Tribunitian power), eagle standing left on palm branch, head left, wings spread, wreath in beak, S C (
senatus consulto) in exergue; from the Ray Nouri Collection;
scarce;
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