Tetradrachm - Gordian III Eagle, Antioch

€310,159.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight12.32 g
Dimensions27.2 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#497
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian III, to right, laureate, cuirassed, wearing paludamentum.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ
(Translation: AYTOK(-ράτωρ) K(-αίσαρ) M(-άρκου) ANT(-ωνίνως) ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CEB(-αστος). `Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordian, August`.)
Reverse descriptionEagle facing, head to the left, wings outstretched, holding a wreath in its beak, senatorial mark highlighted.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC SC
(Translation: ΔHMAPX(-ικὴ) EΞOYCIAC. Tribunician power. Senatus Consultum. Decree of the Senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID5672925390
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