Æ31 - Gordian III COL TYR

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight18.35 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3576
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 descriptionLaureate bust of Hercules-Melqart right, lion skin tied around neck
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYR
(Translation: colony at Tyre [---])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID3871660730
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