Æ21 - Gordian III ΝΥϹ ϹΚΥΘ
Features
| Issuer |
Nysa-Scythopolis
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 238-244 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.16 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 525478 |
| References | RPC Online VII.2# 3594 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Lettering: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ(Ε)(Β)
Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Σεβαστός
Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus
Reverse
Temple with four columns enclosing statue of Tyche standing right, holding long sceptre and cornucopia, resting foot on swimming river god Jordanus
Lettering: ΝΥϹ ϹΚΥΘ
Unabridged legend: Νύσα Σκυθόπολις
Translation: Nysa Scythopolis
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (238-244) | |||||||||||||||
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