Æ26 - Gordian III ΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΙΑϹ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΗϹ

Issuer Caesarea Germanica (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.35 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#1865
Obverse description Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, left, seen from rear, holding spear pointing forward and shield against shoulder (decorated with gorgoneion)
Obverse script
Obverse lettering Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ
(Translation: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse description Zeus standing left, holding sceptre
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΙΑϹ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΗϹ
(Translation: of Caesarea Germanica)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 8741436580
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