Æ16 - Gordian III (238-244) front Æ16 - Gordian III (238-244) back
Æ16 - Gordian III (238-244) photo
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Æ16 - Gordian III

 
Bronze 3.2 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Nisibis (Mesopotamia)
Emperor
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
238-244
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#363398
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche right

Script: Greek

Lettering: (CEΠ KOΛ) NECIBI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Gordian III, who ruled from 238 to 244 AD, on one side, and a goddess, possibly Juno, on the other. Despite being made of bronze, this coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted in Nisibis, which is now modern-day Turkey.