Æ21 - Gordian III ΝΥϹ ϹΚΥΘ

€2.00
IssuerNysa-Scythopolis (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight7.16 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3594
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ(Ε)(Β)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTemple with four columns enclosing statue of Tyche standing right, holding long sceptre and cornucopia, resting foot on swimming river god Jordanus
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΝΥϹ ϹΚΥΘ
(Translation: Nysa Scythopolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID3815318780
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