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AR23 - Gordian III L - Γ

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 239-240
Composition Billon
Weight 12.35 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544231
References RPC Online VII.2# 3742
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 ΕΥϹ(Ε)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pious

Reverse

Eirene standing left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre

Lettering: L - Γ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους γʹ

Translation: of year 3

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1872; M 3354; D 4720

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© British Museum, GC15p243.1872
23 mm10.97 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18275290, Löbb.
23 mm10.96 g 11h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.64965
24.4 mm12.96 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.64974
23.6 mm12.64 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1974.26.4267
24.5 mm12.49 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, HCR30851
23 mm12.49 g 12h (see more)
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