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Æ29 - Gordian III ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ ΚΑΡΡΗΝωΝ
| Issuer | Carrhae (Mesopotamia) |
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| Year | 243-244 |
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| Weight | 15.04 g |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering | ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ |
| Reverse description | Draped, veiled, and turreted bust of Tyche, the city goddess of Carrhae, facing left, with a crescent moon symbol positioned above her head, referencing the city's association with the lunar cult of Sin. In the field before her stands Marsyas facing right, the iconic figure associated with Roman colonial status, depicted carrying a wineskin over his shoulder and posed atop a short column, with an altar visible nearby. The composition reflects Carrhae's status as a Roman colonia and its distinctive religious iconography. |
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