Æ36 - Gordian III ΕΠ ϹΤΡΑ ΑΥΡ ΒΑϹϹΟΥ Β Τ Β ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerMetropolis (Ionia) (Conventus of Ephesus)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight17.10 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#441
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ(Ο) Κ Μ ΑΝΤ(Ω) ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordian)
Reverse descriptionThree warriors standing facing, each holding spear and shield
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠ ϹΤΡΑ ΑΥΡ ΒΑϹϹΟΥ Β Τ Β ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
(Translation: under Aurelius Bassus II, strategos for the second time, of the Metropolitans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID5208943940
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