Æ18 - Gordian III ΕΦΕϹΙΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerEphesus (Conventus of Ephesus)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight2.70 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#387B
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Gordian)
Reverse descriptionTwo nude children playing with astragali; between them, cult statue of Artemis Ephesia between star and crescent
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΦΕϹΙΩΝ
(Translation: of the Ephesians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID2972993870
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