Obol - Gordian III and Tranquillina Mesambria

€1.00
IssuerMesambria
Year241-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (⅙)
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight11.58 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VII.2#48394
Obverse descriptionConfronted busts of Gordian III right, laureate, draped, and cuirassed, and Tranquillina left, draped and wearing stephane
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC ΑΥΓ CΕΒ ΤΡΑΝΚΥΛΛΙΝΑ
Reverse descriptionTwo Curetes, helmeted and clad in short tunics, each holding short sword and shield over head
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕCΑΜΒΡΙΑΝΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (241-244)  - -
Catalog ID9853581150
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