Æ24 - Gordianus III COL IVL DIENSIS D D, Dium

€300,707.00
IssuerDium
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyDenarius (49 BC to AD 215)
CompositionCopper
Weight7 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VII.2#22087, SNG Alpha Bank#237
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M ANT GORDIANVS
(Translation: `Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus`)
Reverse descriptionTemple with two columns (with or without pellet in pediment) enclosing Asclepius standing right, his left arm resting on serpent staff.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOL IVL DIENSIS D D
(Translation: `Julia Dium Colony`.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID4868865260
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