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Æ30 - Gordian III COL TYR METR, ΑΜΒΡΟϹΙΕ ΠΑΙΤΡΕ

Features

Issuer Tyre (Syria)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 238-244
Composition Bronze
Weight 20.90 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
524887
References RPC Online VII.2# 3584
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Unabridged legend: Imperator Gordianus Pius Felix Augustus

Translation: Emperor Gordian Pious Fortunate Augustus

Reverse

Ambrosial rocks on platform flanked by star and crescent, altar on left, olive tree on right; in exergue, murex shell flanked by palm branches

Lettering: COL TYR METR, ΑΜΒΡΟϹΙΕ ΠΑΙΤΡΕ

Unabridged legend: colonia Tyrus metropolis Αμβροσίε Παιτρε

Translation: colony at Tyre, metropolis, the Ambrosial Rocks

Mint

Tyre, Lebanon

Comments

Rouvier 2437

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (238-244) 

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