Æ24 - Gordian III COL TYR METR, ΑΙωΝ

Issuer Tyre (Syria)
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.24 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3589
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Emperor Gordian Pious Fortunate Augustus)
Reverse description Serpent entwined ovoid baetyl, between murex shell and palm tree
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL TYR METR, ΑΙωΝ
(Translation: colony at Tyre, metropolis, eternity)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 8839675170
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