Æ39 - Gordian III ΠΑ ΒΑΚΧΙΟΥ ΠΑΝ?Η ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerApamea (Phrygia) (Conventus of Apamea)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight41.09 g
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#699A
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionThree athletes: the middle one drawing lot out of amphora, the two other ones looking at their lot; above, agonistic crown; to left and right, palm
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΠΑ ΒΑΚΧΙΟΥ ΠΑΝ?Η ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ
(Translation: from Bakchios, panegyriarch, of the Apameans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID8727436170
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