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AR23 - Gordian III L Ε

Features

Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 241-242
Composition Billon
Weight 12.50 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544316
References RPC Online VII.2# 3807
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 ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΕΥ(Ϲ)

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 Ε

Unabridged legend: ἔτους εʹ

Translation: of year 5

Mint

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

Comments

D 4764; M 3428; Geissen 2659

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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, 1950,1006.127
22 mm12.92 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)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18275342, Löbb.
23 mm11.44 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)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 864-1950
24 mm12.72 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), 1944.100.65022
23.6 mm14.07 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), 1944.100.65021
22.3 mm13.5 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), 1974.26.4286
21.8 mm11.26 g 12h (see more)
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