Æ49 - Gordian III ΕΦΕϹΙΩΝ Κ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΩΝ

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IssuerEphesus (Conventus of Ephesus)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight57.30 g
Dimensions49 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.1#400
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤΩ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionCult statue of Artemis Ephesia standing next to Sarapis, left raised and holding sceptre, on galley with large sail and line of rowers; in the background, line of buildings with temple in the centre; at top right, boar running, right
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΦΕϹΙΩΝ Κ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΩΝ
(Translation: of the Ephesians and Alexandrians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID3425951120
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