Bronze Coin of Gordian III, Olympus in Lycia, 238–244. 1973.191.55

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 15.98

Typological Description

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

• Authority

  • Authority: Gordian III
  • • Dynasty: Gordian Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Olympus in Lycia
  • Region: Lycia

• Obverse

  • Type: Gordian III bust r.
  • Portrait: Gordian III

• Reverse

  • Type: Hephaestus std.r. holding shield and hammer, vessel at feet

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1973.191.55
• Lot: 1973.191
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Provincial

Rights

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