Æ27 - Gordian III ΔΙΟΝΥϹΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Ε

Issuer Dionysopolis (Moesia)
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 12.46 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#1639
Obverse description Confronted busts of Gordian III, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, seen from rear, and Sarapis, draped, left
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤΩ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse description Temple with four columns enclosing Dionysus standing left, holding cantharus over panther and thyrsus; globe on pediment
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΔΙΟΝΥϹΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Ε
(Translation: of the Dionysopolitans, 5)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 9732457740
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