Æ31 - Gordian III COL TYR MET, Ν Γ

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight16.75 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#3570
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 descriptionDido, semi-nude, standing left, extending aplustre over palm tree; at feet, prow of galley; to right, murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYR MET, Ν Γ
(Translation: colony at Tyre, metropolis, Ν— Γ—)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID5072955270
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