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AR23 - Gordian III L - Γ

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 239-240
Composition Billon
Weight 12.69 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544223
References RPC Online VII.2# 3750
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

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

Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm over shoulder

Lettering: L - Γ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους γʹ

Translation: of year 3

Mint

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

Comments

BMC 1881; M 3356; D 4742

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© British Museum, GC15p244.1881
23 mm11.81 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, 3144
23 mm13.92 g 8h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, 3145
22 mm13.35 g 11h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18275286, Löbb.
26 mm13.66 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
24 mm12.72 g 11h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Gordian III (L - Γ)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
24 mm12.6 g 12h (see more)
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