Æ 23 - Gordian III (ϹΑΓΑΛΑϹϹΕΩΝ) (238-244) front Æ 23 - Gordian III (ϹΑΓΑΛΑϹϹΕΩΝ) (238-244) back
Æ 23 - Gordian III (ϹΑΓΑΛΑϹϹΕΩΝ) (238-244) photo
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Æ 23 - Gordian III ϹΑΓΑΛΑϹϹΕΩΝ

 
Bronze 6.81 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Sagalassus (Galatia)
Emperor
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
238-244
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.81 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#433484
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Apollo seated left, holding lyre resting on column.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ϹΑΓΑΛΑϹϹΕΩΝ

Translation: of the Sagalassians

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, depicting the Roman Emperor Gordian III with a distinctive hairstyle and beard, which sets it apart from other coins of the same era.