Æ21 - Gordian III COL EL (sic) ICONIE, S R

Issuer Iconium (Galatia)
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.71 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#2777
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP C(AES) M A(NT) GORDIANV(S)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse description Heracles standing right, right arm behind his back, holding lion skin and club resting on rock
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL EL (sic) ICONIE, S R
(Translation: the colony of Aelia, Iconium, ally of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 6121966470
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