Æ32 - Gordian III ΦΛ ΦΙΛΑ ΝΕΩΚ ΚΑΙ ϹΜΥΡ Γ ΝΕ ΟΜΟ Α ΕΠΙ ΑΥΡ ΜΑΡΚΟΥ ΑΡΧ

€2.00
IssuerPhiladelphia (Conventus of Sardis)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.45 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#269A
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionTyche of Philadelphia and Amazon Smyrna standing facing each other; between them, lighted altar; Tyche holding cult statue of Artemis Ephesia and sceptre, Amazon holding figure of the two Nemeses, double axe, pelta and chlamys
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΦΛ ΦΙΛΑ ΝΕΩΚ ΚΑΙ ϹΜΥΡ Γ ΝΕ ΟΜΟ Α ΕΠΙ ΑΥΡ ΜΑΡΚΟΥ ΑΡΧ
(Translation: concord of the neocorate Flavian Philadelphians and thrice-neocorate Smyrnaeans, under Aurelius Marcus, first archon)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID5175208470
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