Bronze Coin of Gordian III, Carrhae, AD 238 - AD 244. 1938.104.62

Physical Description

• Axis: 6

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 14.92
  • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: AD 238 - AD 244
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Authority: Gordian III

• Geographic

  • Mint: Carrhae
  • Region: Mesopotamia

• Obverse

  • Type: Gordian III bust laur. dr. cuir. r.

• Reverse

  • Type: Tyche bust l., crescent above, figure stg. on pedistal l.
  • Deity: Tyche

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Dura 8-9 (1932-3) (Noe 350, IGCH -)

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1938.104.62
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States