Æ37 - Pupienus and Balbinus ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΟϹ ΜΙΛΗϹΙΩΝ ΝΕ

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IssuerMiletus (Conventus of Miletus)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight28.49 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#569.2
Obverse descriptionConfronted busts of Pupienus, laureate and draped, right, and Balbinus, laureate and draped, left; between, bare-headed, draped bust of Gordian III Caesar, left
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΠΟΥΠΙΗΝΟϹ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΑΥΤ Κ ΒΑΛΒΕΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Pupienus, Gordianus Caesar, Emperor Caesar Balbinus)
Reverse descriptionTemple with four columns and rounded pediment enclosing statue of Apollo Didymeus, holding stag and bow; at his feet, lighted altar; on either side of the temple, athlete carrying torch
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΟϹ ΜΙΛΗϹΙΩΝ ΝΕ
(Translation: under archiprytanis [---] of the Milesians, ne[ocorate ---])
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Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID5192816570
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