Æ26 - Gordian III ΚΙΑΝΩΝ
Features
| Issuer |
Cius
(Bithynia and Pontus)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 238-244 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.59 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 503726 |
| References | RPC Online VII.2# 1875 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, left, seen from rear, holding spear pointing forward and shield against shoulder (decorated with gorgoneion)
Lettering: Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥ
Unabridged legend: Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Αὔγουστος
Translation: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus
Reverse
Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia
Lettering: ΚΙΑΝΩΝ
Translation: of the Cians
Mint
Cius / Prusias ad Mare, Bithynia, modern-day Gemlik, TurkeyComments
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (238-244) | |||||||||||||||
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