Province |
Syria |
City |
Antioch |
Size (mm) |
18 |
Weight (g) |
5.07 |
Die Axis |
0 |
Tariff |
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Governor |
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Ob. Leg. |
KAI M O ΔI ANTΩNINOC CE |
Ob. Desc. |
Bare headed and cuirassed bust right |
Meaning |
Caesar, Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus Antonius, rule |
Rev. Leg. |
SC |
Rev. Desc. |
Legend in wreath with 6 paired leaves to each side Δ above E below – 6 pointed star above |
Meaning |
Senatus Consulto |
References; |
Collection; SGI 3017; BMC 408; SNG Cop. 235 |
Notes: |
It is thought the Δ E could stand for Demosia Exousia - the Tribunician Power but Butcher argues it is more likely to represent "of the four eparchies" which relates to the imperial cult - particually strong at Antioch |