Æ36 - Gordian III ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΙΟΥΛ ΠΟΡΚ Η ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerMetropolis (Ionia) (Conventus of Ephesus)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.93 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#449A
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionTemple with four columns and rounded pediment enclosing statue of Ares holding spear, left on shield
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΙΟΥΛ ΠΟΡΚ Η ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
(Translation: under strategos Julius Porcius H[eraklas ---], of the Metropolitans)
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Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID8846350240
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