Æ30 - Gordian III COL TY (O) ME (R), 𐤋𐤑𐤓

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight18.65 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3561
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front, with gorgoneion on cuirass
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Emperor Gordian Pious Fortunate Augustus)
Reverse descriptionAstarte standing facing, placing right on trophy to left and holding sceptre, crowned by Victory on column to right; at feet, on left Marsyas right, on right murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYR(O) MET(R), 𐤋𐤑𐤓
(Translation: colony of Tyre, metropolis, of Tyre)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID7320091510
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