Bronze Coin of Gordian III, Berytus, 238–244. 1944.100.72437

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.72437

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.55
    • Diameter (in mm): 20

Typological Description

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

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: IMP GORDIANVS AVG
    • Type: bust of Gordian III, r.; emperor laureate; wearing paludamentum and cuirass
    • Portrait: Gordian III

  • Reverse

    • Legend: COL BER
    • Type: Poseidon standing l; holding dolphin and trident, with foot on rock

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.72437
  • Lot: 1944.100
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

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Rights

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

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