Æ36 - Gordian III ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ ΕΦΕϹΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerEphesus (Conventus of Ephesus)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight23.77 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#402
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front, with gorgoneion on cuirass
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤΩ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionTwo temples facing each other, the left enclosing cult statue of Artemis Ephesia, the right enclosing statue of Sarapis; A in crown on top above the temples
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ ΕΦΕϹΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΩΝ
(Translation: Concord between the Ephesians and the Alexandrians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID8169703640
Comments