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AR23 - Gordian III L Ε

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 241-242
Composition Billon
Weight 12.52 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544314
References RPC Online VII.2# 3809
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΝ(Τ) ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΕΥ(Ϲ)(ΕΒ)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pious

Reverse

Roma standing left, raising right arm and holding sceptre and paludamentum

Lettering: L Ε

Unabridged legend: ἔτους εʹ

Translation: of year 5

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1905; D 4767

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε)
© British Museum, 1856,0903.33
23 mm11.81 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, 3159
25 mm13.29 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18275346, 1892/96
24 mm13.73 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18275343, Löbb.
23 mm13.25 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1974.26.4287
23 mm13.62 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Ε)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.65023
23.1 mm10.23 g 12h (see more)
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