Æ36 - Gordian III ΠΡΟΥϹΙΕΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΥΠΙΩ

€2.00
IssuerPrusias ad Hypium (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight27.81 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#2040
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΜ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ
(Translation: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionEmperor (?) standing left, holding patera and spear; at his feet, captive seated in front of trophy
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΠΡΟΥϹΙΕΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΥΠΙΩ
(Translation: of the Prusians near the Hypios)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID4719000590
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