Æ36 - Gordian III ϹΜΥΡΝΑΙΩΝ Γ ΝΕΩ ΕΠ ΤΕΡΤΙΟΥ ΑϹΙΑΡΧΟΥ

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IssuerSmyrna (Conventus of Smyrna)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight23.15 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#310
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥ ΚΑΙ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordian)
Reverse descriptionAlexander the Great sleeping on shield under plane-tree; behind, two Nemeses standing facing each other
Reverse script
Reverse letteringϹΜΥΡΝΑΙΩΝ Γ ΝΕΩ ΕΠ ΤΕΡΤΙΟΥ ΑϹΙΑΡΧΟΥ
(Translation: of the Smyrnaeans, thrice neocorate, under Tertius, asiarch)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID1246578230
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