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Æ33 - Gordian III ΜΥΡΕΩΝ

Features

Issuer Myra (Lycia et Pamphylia)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 238-244
Composition Bronze
Weight 17.55 g
Diameter 33 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
514765
References RPC Online VII.2# 2243
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear

Lettering: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Σεβαστός

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus

Reverse

Cult statue of Eleuthera standing facing, between male deity (Apollo) standing right, holding indistinct attribute (patera?), and Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia

Lettering: ΜΥΡΕΩΝ

Translation: of the Myrans

Mint

Myra, Lycia, modern-day Demre, Turkey

Comments

vA Lykien, 168

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (238-244) 

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