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Pentassarion - Gordianus III ΔIONVCOΠOΛITΩN, Demeter, Dionysopolis
Issuer | Dionysopolis |
Year | 238-244 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses (5⁄16) |
Currency | |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 12.24 g |
Dimensions | 27.4 mm |
Thickness | 3.4 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Varb#589 |
Obverse description | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right vis-a-vis draped bust of Serapis to left, wearing kalathos. |
Obverse script | Greek |
Obverse lettering | AVT K M
ANTωNIOC ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ (Translation: The emperor caesar Marcus Antonius Gordian august) |
Reverse description | Hera standing left, holding grain ears in right hand and sceptre with left hand; mark of value in lower left field. |
Reverse script | Greek |
Reverse lettering | ΔIONVCOΠOΛITΩN
E (Translation: of Dionysopolis) |
Edge | |
Mint | |
Mintage | ND
(238-244) - -
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Catalog ID | 4396126210 |
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