Æ38 - Gordian III ΠΑΡ ΒΑΚΧΙΟΥ ΚΑΛΛΙΚΛΕΟΥϹ ΠΑ ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ

Issuer Apamea (Phrygia) (Conventus of Apamea)
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 25.54 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#700
Obverse description Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse description Athena seated left on rock next to shield, bust turned to right, playing double flute; her reflection visible in the water of the Aulokrene; in top left field, Marsyas behind rocks
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΠΑΡ ΒΑΚΧΙΟΥ ΚΑΛΛΙΚΛΕΟΥϹ ΠΑ ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ
(Translation: under Bakchios, son of Kallikles, panegyriarch, of the Apameans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 7774048550
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