Æ31 - Gordian III COL TYR MET

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight18.38 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3567
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 descriptionCadmus, nude, standing right, holding club and hurling stone at upright serpent left; in left field murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYR MET
(Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID4456673290
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