Æ30 - Gordian III COL TYR METRO, 𐤀𐤋𐤉𐤔𐤄, ΔΙΔW

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight19.02 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3572
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 descriptionDido standing left, holding ruler and sceptre, behind her palm tree, on left arched gate of Carthage on which mason sits and constructs; above, murex shell; below, man digging right, with pick
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYR METRO, 𐤀𐤋𐤉𐤔𐤄, ΔΙΔW
(Translation: the colony of Tyre, metropolis, Elissa, Dido)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID3864323670
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