Sestertius - Gordian III COL AELI ADRI ICONIESI

Issuer Iconium (Galatia)
Year 238-244
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1/4)
Currency Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition Orichalcum
Weight 20.92 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VII.2#2759 Lykaoniens#330-1
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP CAES M AT GORDIANVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse description Aphrodite, nude and seen three-quarters from behind, but with her head turned toward the viewer, seated to left in bathtub, washing herself and wringing out her hair; behind to right, chiton hung up on tree; below, hound standing left, head turned back to right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering COL AELI ADRI ICONIESI S R
(Translation: The colony of Aelia Hadriana, Iconium ally of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (238-244) - -
Numisquare ID 4942143540
Comments
×