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Æ29 - Gordian III ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ ΚΑΡΡΗΝωΝ

Features

Issuer Carrhae (Mesopotamia)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 243-244
Composition Bronze
Weight 13.76 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
580160
References RPC Online VII.2# 3445
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Σεβαστός

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus

Reverse

Draped, veiled and turreted bust of Tyche, left; in front, Marsyas standing right, carrying wineskin over shoulder, on short column, and altar

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ ΚΑΡΡΗΝωΝ

Unabridged legend: μητρόπολις Κολωνία Καρρηνῶν

Translation: metropolis and colony of the Carrhaeans

Mint

Carrhae, Mesopotamia, modern-day Harran, Turkey

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Picture 1 of the example of Æ29 - Gordian III (ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ ΚΑΡΡΗΝωΝ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ29 - Gordian III (ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ ΚΑΡΡΗΝωΝ)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, Leake
29 mm15.47 g 11h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ29 - Gordian III (ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ ΚΑΡΡΗΝωΝ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ29 - Gordian III (ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ ΚΑΡΡΗΝωΝ)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1974.226.203
29 mm12.5 g 6h (see more)
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