Æ25 - Gordian III COLΩNEIA CASSANDRIA

€2.00
IssuerCassandrea (Roman province of Macedonia)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight7.98 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#69
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, left, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥ C M ANTΩNIOC GORDIANOS
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordian)
Reverse descriptionHead of Jupiter Ammon, right; in front, erect serpent
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOLΩNEIA CASSANDRIA
(Translation: colony of Cassandrea)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID3358874760
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