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AR23 - Gordian III L Β

Features

Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 238-239
Composition Billon
Weight 12.74 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544193
References RPC Online VII.2# 3732
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΕΥϹ(Ε)(Β)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pious

Reverse

Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia

Lettering: L Β

Unabridged legend: ἔτους βʹ

Translation: of year 2

Mint

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

Comments

D 4778; M 3331

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Β)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1974.26.4263
23.2 mm13.32 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Β)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.64953
23.7 mm12.78 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Β)
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, HCR30828
22 mm13.27 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L Β)
© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien, GR 37969
22.6 mm11.72 g 12h (see more)
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