AR23 - Gordian III L Ζ

Features

Issuer	Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor	Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	243-244
Composition	Billon
Weight	12.78 g
Diameter	23 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 544404
References	RPC Online VII.2# 3882 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΕΥ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius

Reverse

Tyche reclining, left, on garlanded couch, holding rudder and raising arm to head

Lettering: L Ζ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους ζʹ

Translation: of year 7

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1893; D 4784; M 3480–1; Geissen 2679

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (243-244)

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