Pentassarion - Gordianus III ΔΙΟΝVCΟΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ, Homonoia, Dionysopolis

€1.00
IssuerDionysopolis
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses (5⁄16)
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.37 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Varb#563, RPC Online VII.2#28681
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 letteringANTWNIOC ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC AVΓ AVT K • M •
Reverse descriptionHomonoia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia, E (mark of value) to right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔΙΟΝVCΟΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ Ε
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - Dionysopolis, Moesia -
Catalog ID2665600300
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