Æ21 - Gordian III ΚΑΛΧΑΔΟΝΙΩΝ

Issuer Calchedon (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.60 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#1856
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ
(Translation: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse description Cybele seated left, holding patera and resting arm on tympanum; lion on either side of her
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΚΑΛΧΑΔΟΝΙΩΝ
(Translation: of the Chalcedonians)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 6211918530
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