Pentassarion - Gordianus III ΔIONVCOΠOΛITΩN, Demeter, Dionysopolis

€1.00
IssuerDionysopolis
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses (5⁄16)
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight12.24 g
Dimensions27.4 mm
Thickness3.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Varb#589
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right vis-a-vis draped bust of Serapis to left, wearing kalathos.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAVT K M ANTωNIOC ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ
(Translation: The emperor caesar Marcus Antonius Gordian august)
Reverse descriptionHera standing left, holding grain ears in right hand and sceptre with left hand; mark of value in lower left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔIONVCOΠOΛITΩN E
(Translation: of Dionysopolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID4396126210
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