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AR23 - Pupienus and Balbinus L - Α

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus) (238)
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 238
Composition Billon
Weight 12.20 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544153
References RPC Online VII.2# 3689
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear

Lettering: Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΟϹ ϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Σεβαστός

Translation: Marcus Antonius Gordian, son of Augustus

Reverse

Eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak

Lettering: L - Α

Unabridged legend: ἔτους αʹ

Translation: of year 1

Mint

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

Comments

D 4698bis; M 3320

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