Æ36 - Gordian III ΗΡΑΚΛΕΩΤΑΝ ΠΟΝΤΩ

€2.00
IssuerHeraclea Pontica (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight24.16 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#2097 , SNG von Aulock#6938
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust of Heracles, right, wearing lion skin around neck, and holding club
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΤΟΝ ΚΤΙϹΤΑΝ
(Translation: for the founder)
Reverse descriptionZeus (or Demos) seated left, holding patera and sceptre; in front, the three Charites
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΗΡΑΚΛΕΩΤΑΝ ΠΟΝΤΩ
(Translation: of the Heracleans in Pontus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID3190449160
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