Hexassarion - Gordian III ΟΛΥΜΠΗΝωΝ

Issuer Olympus
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hexassarion (0.6)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 21.46 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#2361 Aulock#Lykien 190
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥ Κ ΜΑΡ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse description Hephaestus seated right, on rock, in front of anvil behind which tongs, holding hammer and shield.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΟΛΥΜΠΗΝωΝ
(Translation: [Coin] of the Olympians)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 1668494360
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