Æ48 - Gordian III ΕΠ Λ ΑΥΡ ΗΦΑΙϹΤΙΩΝΟϹ ΑΡΧ Α Τ Β ΔΑΛΔΙΑΝΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerDaldis (Conventus of Sardis)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight43.24 g
Dimensions48 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#200
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
Reverse descriptionPerseus advancing left towards the three Gorgons resting under tree with Hypnos behind them and horse left; in the background, temple enclosing statue of Apollo holding lyre
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠ Λ ΑΥΡ ΗΦΑΙϹΤΙΩΝΟϹ ΑΡΧ Α Τ Β ΔΑΛΔΙΑΝΩΝ
(Translation: under Lucius Aurelius Hephaistion, first archon for the second time, of the Daldians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID8208205780
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