Modify or add data on this page

AR23 - Gordian III L - Β

Features

Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 238-239
Composition Billon
Weight 12.70 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544190
References RPC Online VII.2# 3704
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Script: Greek

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΕΥ(Ϲ)(Ε)(Β)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pious

Reverse

Eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak

Lettering: L - Β

Unabridged legend: ἔτους βʹ

Translation: of year 2

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1908; M 3345–7; Geissen 2620–1

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (238-239)  Photo

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 97 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β)
© British Museum, 1856,0903.28
23 mm12.35 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, 3138
22 mm13.56 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, AA.GR.22155
24 mm13.08 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, AA.GR.20181
26 mm12.63 g 11h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18275282, Löbb.
24 mm12.14 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Β)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 869-1950
24 mm13.68 g 12h (see more)
See all 12 examples

Discuss or ask a question

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Cite this page: https://numista.com/544190 (copy permalink) Permalink copied
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)