Æ29 - Gordian III C R I F S AN CCCIX
Features
| Issuer |
Sinope
(Bithynia and Pontus)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 239-240 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.80 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 567237 |
| References | RPC Online VII.2# 2784 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Lettering: IMP GORDIANVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Imperator Gordianus Augustus
Translation: Emperor Gordianus Augustus
Reverse
Sarapis reclining left on kline, holding eagle and long sceptre
Lettering: C R I F S AN CCCIX
Unabridged legend: colonia Romana Iulia Felix Sinope anno CCCIX
Translation: Roman colony Julia Felix Sinope, in the year 309
Mint
Sinope, Paphlagonia, modern-day Sinp, TurkeyComments
Rec 156a
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (239-240) | |||||||||||||||
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