Æ21 - Gordian III ΝΥϹ ϹΚΥΘ

Issuer Nysa-Scythopolis (Syria)
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 7.16 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3594
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ(Ε)(Β)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse description Temple with four columns enclosing statue of Tyche standing right, holding long sceptre and cornucopia, resting foot on swimming river god Jordanus
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΝΥϹ ϹΚΥΘ
(Translation: Nysa Scythopolis)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 3815318780
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