Æ35 - Gordian III ΑΦΡΟΔΕΙϹΙΕΩΝ, ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΗΑ ΑΤΤΑΛΗΑ (on crown), ΚΑΠΕΤΩΛΙΑ (on table)

€2.00
IssuerAphrodisias (Conventus of Alabanda)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight19.08 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#622.2
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥ ΚΑ ΜΑ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionAgonistic crown inscribed ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΗΑ ΑΤΤΑΛΗΑ between two purses on table with curved legs inscribed ΚΑΠƐΤΩΛΙΑ; beneath, amphora between two palms, on either side of table, palm
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΦΡΟΔΕΙϹΙΕΩΝ, ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΗΑ ΑΤΤΑΛΗΑ (on crown), ΚΑΠΕΤΩΛΙΑ (on table)
(Translation: of the Aphrodisians, the Gordianeia Attaleia Capitolia)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID4113060410
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