Pentassarion - Gordianus III ΔΙΟΝΥCΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ, Demeter, Dionysopolis

€1.00
IssuerDionysopolis
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses (5⁄16)
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight12.32 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Varb#537, RPC Online VII.2#28674
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right vis-a-vis draped bust of Serapis left, wearing kalathos.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringANTWNIOC ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC AVΓ AVT K • M
Reverse descriptionDemeter standing left, holding corn-ears and sceptre, E (mark of value) in right field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔΙΟΝΥCΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ Ε
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - Dionysopolis, Moesia -
Catalog ID1310984460
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