Æ32 - Gordian III and Tranquillina of Nisibis Mesopotamia

Issuer Nisibis
Year 243-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 21 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness 4 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VII.2#3455, BMC Greek#14, SNG Copenhagen#238
Obverse description Busts of Gordian III, laureate, draped and cuirassed on the right and bust of Tranquillina, diademed and draped on the left
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering AYTOK K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANON CAB TΡANKVIΛINAN CEB
Reverse description Tyche seated left on rock, holding grain-ears, river-god swimming left at her feet, ram leaping left above
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering CEΠ KOΛON NECIBI MHTΡO
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (243-244) - -
Numisquare ID 6649374460
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