Æ17 - Gordian III C G I H PAR

€2.00
IssuerParium (Conventus of Adramyteum)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight2.77 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#52
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIM GORDIANV
(Translation: Emperor Gordian)
Reverse descriptionDiana Phosphorus (Ceres?) advancing right, holding torch in each hand
Reverse script
Reverse letteringC G I H PAR
(Translation: the Julian twin colony of Hadrianic Parium)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID2886587110
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