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AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II L Α

Features

Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian I (Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus) (238)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 238
Composition Billon
Weight 12.02 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544103
References RPC Online VII.2# 3634
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian I, right, seen from front

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΜ ΑΦΡ ΕΥϹΕ(Β)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Σεμπρωνιανὸς Ἀφρικανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius Sempronius Africanus

Reverse

Homonoia standing left, raising right arm, holding double cornucopia

Lettering: L Α

Unabridged legend: ἔτους αʹ

Translation: of year 1

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

Comments

BMC 1827; D 4657; M 3298; Geissen 2601

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α)
© British Museum, 1864,1118.747
23 mm12.07 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, H 840
23 mm13.33 g 11h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18274922, 1880/499
24 mm11.85 g 11h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
23 mm13.56 g 11h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.64896
22.9 mm12.04 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II (L Α)
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, HCR30792
22 mm11.73 g 12h (see more)
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