Æ30 - Gordian III COL TYR MET, 𐤐𐤂𐤌𐤋𐤉𐤅𐤍

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight18.01 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3578
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 descriptionPygmalion standing right, head left, chlamys over right arm, holding spear and bridle attached to four stags, right; at right, murex shell; above, star
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYR MET, 𐤐𐤂𐤌𐤋𐤉𐤅𐤍
(Translation: colony at Tyre, metropolis, Pygmalion)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID9803980940
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