Pentassarion - Gordianus III ΔΙΟΝYCΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Tyche, Dionysopolis

€1.00
IssuerDionysopolis
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses (5⁄16)
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight12.04 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) AMNG I-I#401, Moush`12#130, RPC Online VII.2#28732
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right vis-a-vis laureate and draped bust of Serapis left, wearing kalathos.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering• M • ANTW • ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC AVΓ AVT K
Reverse descriptionTyche (without calathus) standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔΙΟΝYCΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ Ε
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - Dionysopolis, Moesia -
Catalog ID9154475620
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