AR23 - Gordian III L Δ

Features

Issuer	Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor	Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	240-241
Composition	Billon
Weight	12.83 g
Diameter	23 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 544267
References	RPC Online VII.2# 3788 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)(Β)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pious

Reverse

Zeus seated left, holding patera and sceptre; at left, eagle

Lettering: L Δ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους δʹ

Translation: of year 4

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1857; D 4794; M 3371–3; Geissen 2653

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (240-241)

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