Hexassarion - Gordian III ΟΛΥΜΠΗΝωΝ

€446,414.00
IssuerOlympus
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueHexassarion (0.6)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight21.46 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#2361 Aulock
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥ Κ ΜΑΡ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionHephaestus seated right, on rock, in front of anvil behind which tongs, holding hammer and shield.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΟΛΥΜΠΗΝωΝ
(Translation: [Coin] of the Olympians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID1668494360
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