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| Issuer | Cius (Bithynia and Pontus) |
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| Year | 238-244 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Gordian III facing left, depicted from the rear in a dynamic military pose. The emperor carries a spear pointing forward over his right shoulder and bears a large round shield resting against his left shoulder, the shield face decorated with a gorgoneion apotropaic emblem. The Greek legend encircles the bust in the outer field, identifying the emperor by his full imperial titulature. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Mint | Cius (Bithynia) |
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