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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 13.26 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544244
References RPC Online VII.2# 3753
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΕΥϹ(Ε)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pious

Reverse

Nilus reclining on hippopotamus left, holding cornucopia and reed

Lettering: L Γ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους γʹ

Translation: of year 3

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1902; M 3363; D 4762

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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, 1864,1118.764
23 mm14.88 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)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, 3143
21 mm11.32 g 7h (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, 18275285, 1892/96
23 mm13.02 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)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18275284, Löbb.
23 mm12.83 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), 1944.100.64972
23.2 mm12.76 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, HCR30861
23 mm13.58 g 12h (see more)
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