Tetradrachm - Gordianus III L Z, Alexandria

€1.00
IssuerAlexandria
Year243-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver plated copper
Weight12.7 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VII.2#2521
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, seen from rear.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC EΥ
(Translation: Α(-YTOKPATA) Κ(-AICAP) Μ(-APKYC) ΑΝΤ(-ΩNIOC) ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC EΥ(-CEBHC) `Autocrat Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus, the Pious`)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing facing, head right, spreading wings, holding wreath in talons.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringL Z
(Translation: L : `Alexandria`. Z : year `7`.)
Edge
MintL
Alexandria, Egypt
MintageND (243-244) L - Z (year 7) -
Catalog ID1347413080
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