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Æ29 - Gordian III ΕΠΙ ΓΡ ΔΗΜΟΝΕΙΚΟΥ ΜΑΓΝΗΤΩΝ

Issuer Magnesia ad Maeandrum (Conventus of Miletus)
Year 238-244
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Shape Round (irregular)
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Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse description A ram advances to the left across a ground line, approaching a flaming pyre or altar from which leafy branches emerge prominently upward, referencing the sacred ram of Magnesia and likely alluding to local cult or foundation mythology. The type is characteristic of the civic coinage of Magnesia ad Maeandrum and reflects the city's religious traditions. The magistrate's name and ethnic legend are disposed around the field and border, divided between upper and lower portions of the flan. The overall composition is bold and well-centred, with the animal rendered with naturalistic detail typical of mid-3rd century provincial bronzes.
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Mintage ND (238-244)
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