Æ35 - Gordian III ΗΡΑΚΛΕΩΤΑΝ ΠΟΝΤΩ

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IssuerHeraclea Pontica (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight24.80 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#2092
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust of Heracles, right, wearing lion skin around neck, and holding club
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΤΟΝ ΚΤΙϹΤΑΝ
(Translation: for the founder)
Reverse descriptionHeracles advancing right, head left, holding club and lion skin, conducting Cerberus; to right, figure of Pomona (?) on cippus, holding apple and ears of corn; to left, tree
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΗΡΑΚΛΕΩΤΑΝ ΠΟΝΤΩ
(Translation: of the Heracleans in Pontus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID9520382940
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