Æ35 - Gordian III ϹΕΒΑϹΤΗ ΙΕΡ ΑϹ ΝΑΥΑΡΧΙϹ, Π Ϲ Ρ, Δ Ε Τ

Issuer Elaeusa-Sebaste (Cilicia)
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 18.72 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#2942
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤΩ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse description Asclepius standing facing, head left, holding serpent staff
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ϹΕΒΑϹΤΗ ΙΕΡ ΑϹ ΝΑΥΑΡΧΙϹ, Π Ϲ Ρ, Δ Ε Τ
(Translation: Sebaste, sacred, inviolable, navarch, faithful ally of the Romans (?), recognised with exceptional gifts (?))
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 4070500140
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