Æ18 - Tranquillina (Anchialus) (238-244) front Æ18 - Tranquillina (Anchialus) (238-244) back
Æ18 - Tranquillina (Anchialus) (238-244) photo
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Æ18 - Tranquillina Anchialus

 
Bronze 2 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Anchialus (Thracia)
Empress
Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina) (241-244)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
238-244
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#194461
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Dolphin right, writing above and below

Lettering:
AΓXIA
ΛEΩN

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of Tranquillina, the wife of Emperor Gordian III, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a stylized representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was common on coins issued during Gordian III's reign and symbolized the Roman Empire's military victories and the emperor's role as a victorious leader.