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AR23 - Gordian III L Β

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 238-239
Composition Billon
Weight 11.44 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544216
References RPC Online VII.2# 3734
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΕΥϹ(Ε)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pious

Reverse

Laureate head of Zeus, right, with drapery on left shoulder

Lettering: L Β

Unabridged legend: ἔτους βʹ

Translation: of year 2

Mint

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

Comments

D 4786; M 3321; Geissen 2631

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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, 1950,1006.115
23 mm12.38 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, 3129
21 mm11.51 g 3h (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, 18275268, Löbb.
23 mm11.3 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)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.64955
24.1 mm10.5 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 Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, HCR30818
23 mm13.44 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)
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, HCR30819
23 mm5.58 g 11h (see more)
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