Æ24 - Gordian III COLΩNEIA CASSANDRIA

€2.00
IssuerCassandrea (Roman province of Macedonia)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.11 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#76
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringAYT C M ANTΩNIOC GORDIANOC
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionTemple with two columns enclosing Jupiter Ammon standing right, in long chiton, raising bunch of grapes above his head; at his feet, left, erect serpent, right, eagle
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOLΩNEIA CASSANDRIA
(Translation: colony of Cassandrea)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID8461060860
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