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AR23 - Gordian III L - Δ

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 240-241
Composition Billon
Weight 12.91 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544270
References RPC Online VII.2# 3785
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

Trophy of arms with two shields, a bound and seated captive on each side

Lettering: L - Δ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους δʹ

Translation: of year 4

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1915; D 4803; M 3403; Geissen 2649

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ)
© British Museum, 1864,1118.767
24 mm13.86 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, 3158
23 mm12.84 g 9h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18275337, 1863/28640-11
24 mm13.21 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18275336, Löbb.
25 mm12.89 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.65003
23.4 mm12.55 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Δ)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.65004
22.6 mm12 g 12h (see more)
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