Tetrassaria - Gordianus III ΥΠ CΑΒ ΜΟΔΕCΤΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΠΡ ΟCΙC
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Features
| Issuer |
Nicopolis ad Istrum
(Moesia Inferior)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.85 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 121688 |
| References | AMNG I-I# 2048 Behrendt Pick, Friedrich Imhoof-Blumer (ed.); 1898. Die antiken Münzen Nord-Griechenlands / Band 1.1. Die antiken Münzen Dacien und Moesien. Georg Reimer, Berlin, Germany. |
Obverse
Bust of Gordianus III right, laureate, draped, cuirassed.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC ΑΥΓ
Translation:
Αὐτοκράτωρ καῖσαρ Markos Antonios Gordianos Sebastos:
"Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus, August".
Reverse
Demeter standing left, holding ears of wheat in right hand and long torch with left hand; lettering ending vertically in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΥΠ CΑΒ ΜΟΔΕCΤΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΠΡ
ΟCΙC
Translation:
Upatewn Sabinons Modestou Nikopeitwn Pros Istrwn:
"Magistrate Sabinus Modestus from Nicopolis ad Istrum".
Mint
Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia, modern-day Nikyup, BulgariaSee also
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (241-244) | Nicopolis ad Istrum | ||||||||||||||
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