Æ29 - Gordian III COL TYR MET (O), ΑΜΒΡΟϹΙΕ ΠΕΤΡ (Ι)

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight16.31 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3581
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Emperor Gordian Pious Fortunate Augustus)
Reverse descriptionAmbrosial rocks on bases flanking olive tree; in exergue, murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYR METR(O), ΑΜΒΡΟϹΙΕ ΠΕΤΡΕ(Ι)
(Translation: colony at Tyre, metropolis, the Ambrosial Rocks)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID8059128880
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