AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II L Α

Features

Issuer	Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor	Gordian I (Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus) (238)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	238
Composition	Billon
Weight	11.84 g
Diameter	23 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 544100
References	RPC Online VII.2# 3637 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian I, right, seen from front

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΜ ΑΦ(Ρ) ΕΥϹΕ(Β)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Σεμπρωνιανὸς Ἀφρικανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius Sempronius Africanus

Reverse

Nilus reclining on hippopotamus left, holding cornucopia and reed

Lettering: L Α

Unabridged legend: ἔτους αʹ

Translation: of year 1

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

Comments

BMC 1830; D 4660; M 3301; Geissen 2602

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
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ND (238)

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