Æ38 - Gordian III ΥΠΑΙΠΗΝΩΝ ϹΤΡ ΑΙΛ ΑΝΤ ΤΑΕΤΑ

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IssuerHypaepa (Conventus of Ephesus)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight22.99 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#425
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionHeracles standing left, holding bow (?) and leaning on club, next to Dionysus holding cantharus (?) and thyrsus
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΥΠΑΙΠΗΝΩΝ ϹΤΡ ΑΙΛ ΑΝΤ ΤΑΕΤΑ
(Translation: of the Hypaepans, of strategos Aelius Ant— Taetas)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID7619399950
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