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AR24 - Gordian III L Ϛ

Features

Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 242-243
Composition Billon
Weight 13.86 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544372
References RPC Online VII.2# 3839
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

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius

Reverse

Bust of Athena, left, wearing aegis

Lettering: L Ϛ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους ϛʹ

Translation: of year 6

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1862; D 4705

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Picture 1 of the example of AR24 - Gordian III (L Ϛ) Picture 2 of the example of AR24 - Gordian III (L Ϛ)
© British Museum, 1864,1118.774
23 mm15.28 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR24 - Gordian III (L Ϛ) Picture 2 of the example of AR24 - Gordian III (L Ϛ)
© British Museum, 1914,0403.17
23 mm15.11 g (see more)
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