Æ28 - Gordian III COL TYR METRO

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight17.30 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3573A
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Emperor Gordian Pious Fortunate Augustus)
Reverse descriptionDiomedes standing left, holding palladium, spear and chlamys; at left, murex; at right, palm tree
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYR METRO
(Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID3521702480
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