Æ36 - Gordian III ΕΠΙ ΓΡ ΦΩΤΕΙΝΟΥ ΜΑΓΝΗΤΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerMagnesia ad Maeandrum (Conventus of Miletus)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight18.00 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#546A
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤΩ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionHephaestus seated on cippus, right, about to hammer a helmet on top of a column, in front of Athena standing, left, holding spear; behind, shield
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ΓΡ ΦΩΤΕΙΝΟΥ ΜΑΓΝΗΤΩΝ
(Translation: under grammateus Photinos of the Magnetes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID8704225310
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