Æ27 - Gordian III ΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΙΑϹ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΗϹ

Issuer Caesarea Germanica (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.49 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#1863
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 Apollo standing left, holding patera and branch
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΙΑϹ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΗϹ
(Translation: of Caesarea Germanica)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 1737790530
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