Rome Roman provinces Asia Alabanda, Conventus of Hydisus
Æ21 - Gordian III (Μ ΑΥ ΕΡΜωΝΑΖ Κ ΜΗΤΡΟΦΑΝΗϹ ϹΤΕΦΑΝΗΦΟΡΟΙ ΥΔΙϹϹΕωΝ) (238-244) front Æ21 - Gordian III (Μ ΑΥ ΕΡΜωΝΑΖ Κ ΜΗΤΡΟΦΑΝΗϹ ϹΤΕΦΑΝΗΦΟΡΟΙ ΥΔΙϹϹΕωΝ) (238-244) back
Æ21 - Gordian III (Μ ΑΥ ΕΡΜωΝΑΖ Κ ΜΗΤΡΟΦΑΝΗϹ ϹΤΕΦΑΝΗΦΟΡΟΙ ΥΔΙϹϹΕωΝ) (238-244) photo
© British Museum
Æ21 - Gordian III (Μ ΑΥ ΕΡΜωΝΑΖ Κ ΜΗΤΡΟΦΑΝΗϹ ϹΤΕΦΑΝΗΦΟΡΟΙ ΥΔΙϹϹΕωΝ) (238-244) front Æ21 - Gordian III (Μ ΑΥ ΕΡΜωΝΑΖ Κ ΜΗΤΡΟΦΑΝΗϹ ϹΤΕΦΑΝΗΦΟΡΟΙ ΥΔΙϹϹΕωΝ) (238-244) back
© British Museum

Æ21 - Gordian III Μ ΑΥ ΕΡΜωΝΑΖ Κ ΜΗΤΡΟΦΑΝΗϹ ϹΤΕΦΑΝΗΦΟΡΟΙ ΥΔΙϹϹΕωΝ

 
Bronze 6.95 g 20.9 mm
Description
Issuer
 Hydisus (Conventus of Alabanda)
Emperor
 Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 238-244
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 6.95 g
Diameter
 20.9 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-10
References
Numista
 N#406796
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Within laurel wreath.

Script: Greek

Lettering: Μ ΑΥ ΕΡΜωΝΑΖ Κ ΜΗΤΡΟΦΑΝΗϹ ϹΤΕΦΑΝΗΦΟΡΟΙ ΥΔΙϹϹΕωΝ

Comment

Magistrate of  Marcus Aurelius Hermonax (stephanephoros) and Marcus Aurelius Metrophanes (stephanephoros).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gordian III, who was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 238 to 244 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige. The coin's design and inscription also highlight his titles and roles as the Emperor, such as "Marcus Aurelius Gordianus" and "Stephanephorus," which means "crowned with victory."