Æ24 - Gordian III COL IVL DIENSIS, D D

€2.00
IssuerDium (Roman province of Macedonia)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight7.83 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#66
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP C M ANT GORDIANVS
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionJupiter standing facing, head left, holding patera and sceptre; at feet, eagle left, head right
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL IVL DIENSIS, D D
(Translation: the Julian colony of Dium, by decree of the decurions)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID8308552820
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