Æ30 - Gordian III COLONIE TYRI METROPOLI

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight19.28 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3577
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 descriptionLaureate bust of Hercules-Melqart right, lion skin tied around neck
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOLONIE TYRI METROPOLI
(Translation: of colony at Tyre metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID1571570430
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