Pentassarion - Gordianus III ΔIONVCOΠOΛITΩN, Demeter, Dionysopolis
| Issuer | Dionysopolis |
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| Year | 238-244 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses (5⁄16) |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.24 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
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| 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. |
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| 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) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4396126210 |
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