Pentassarion - Gordian III Marcianopolis

€195,705.00
IssuerMarcianopolis
Year239-240
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValuePentassaria (5⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.46 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right vis-a-vis laureate and draped bust of Serapis left, wearing kalathos, facing one another.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringK M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ AVT K
Reverse descriptionApollo standing facing, head right, placing right hand on head and holding bow in left, E (mark of value) and quiver to left, to right, serpent coiled around tree stump.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringVΠ ΜΗΝΟΦΙΛOV MA PKIANOΠΟΛΙ Ε Τ Ν Ω
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Mint
MintageND (239-240)  - -
Catalog ID1856539560
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