Æ42 - Gordian III ΑΚΜΟΝΕΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerAcmonea (Conventus of Apamea)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight44.43 g
Dimensions42 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#679
Obverse descriptionRadiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front, with gorgoneion on cuirass, aegis and spear resting on left shoulder
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤΩ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionNymph Adrasteia/Amaltheia holding infant Zeus on lap surrounded by three Corybantes holding swords and raising shields
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΚΜΟΝΕΩΝ
(Translation: of the Acmoneans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID7652448730
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