Æ22 - Gordian III COL TYR METRO

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight7.29 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3590
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Emperor Gordian Pious Fortunate Augustus)
Reverse descriptionHarpocrates, with lotus flower on head, standing facing, head left, himation over left arm, finger to lips, holding cornucopia; at his feet, left, altar, right, murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYR METRO
(Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID9288828910
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