Æ27 - Gordian III ΓΕΡΜΗΝΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerCity of Germe (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight9.30 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#141A
Obverse descriptionRadiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, left, seen from rear, holding spear pointing forward and shield against shoulder (decorated with gorgoneion)
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionTyche seated left on chair, holding figure of Apollo Citharoedus and cornucopia
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΓΕΡΜΗΝΩΝ
(Translation: of the Germeans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID9709053110
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