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	12.91 g
Diameter	23 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 544323
References	RPC Online VII.2# 3800 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)(Ε)(Β)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pious

Reverse

Homonoia standing left, raising right arm, holding double cornucopia

Lettering: L Ε

Unabridged legend: ἔτους εʹ

Translation: of year 5

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1877; D 4738; M 3419; Geissen 2657

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (241-242)

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