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AR23 - Gordian I and Gordian II L Α

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian II (Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus) (238)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 238
Composition Billon
Weight 12.94 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544109
References RPC Online VII.2# 3646
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΦ ΕΥϹΕ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Ἀφρικανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus Pious

Reverse

Nike seated left, holding wreath and palm over shoulder

Lettering: L Α

Unabridged legend: ἔτους αʹ

Translation: of year 1

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1833; D 4667

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© British Museum, 1864,1118.748
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