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Æ26 - Gordian III ΠΕΡΓΑΙΩΝ

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Issuer Perge (Lycia et Pamphylia)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 238-244
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.96 g
Diameter 26 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
515272
References RPC Online VII.2# 2482
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front; below, globe

Lettering: ΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Σεβαστός

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus

Reverse

Temple with two columns enclosing cult statue of Artemis Pergaia between star and crescent and flanked by two short columns surmounted by sphinxes; eagle in pediment

Lettering: ΠΕΡΓΑΙΩΝ

Translation: of the Pergaeans

Mint

Perge, Pamphylia, Turkey

Comments

Watson 687

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (238-244) 

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