Catalog
| Issuer | Amastris (Bithynia and Pontus) |
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| Year | 238-244 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.32 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | VII.2#2156 |
| Obverse description | Laureate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, left, seen from rear, holding spear pointing forward and shield (decorated with gorgoneion) |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering |
Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ (Translation: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus) |
| Reverse description | Hera (or Boule?) and Zeus (or Demos?) standing facing, both with sceptre, looking at each other |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering |
ΑΜΑϹΤΡΙΑΝΩΝ (Translation: of the Amastrians) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (238-244) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1009168610 |
| Additional information |
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