Æ42 - Gordian III

€2.00
IssuerCity of Pergamum (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight39.83 g
Dimensions42 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#163
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 descriptionHygieia standing right, feeding serpent from patera, facing Asclepius standing left, holding serpent-staff; between them, altar
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: [---])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID6521210370
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