Æ30 - Gordian III COL TYR MET (O), ΑΜΒΡΟϹΙΕ ΠΕΤΡΑΙ

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight17.28 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3579
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 ΠΕΤΡΑΙ
(Translation: colony of Tyre, metropolis, the Ambrosian Rocks)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID8545978500
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