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Æ26 - Gordian III
4 (242) year| (copper alloy) | 12.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 4 (242) |
| Calendar | Rome - Gordian III era |
| Composition | (copper alloy) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#376233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Stylised altar represented as two stacked bars. Mount Argaeus above.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΑΙϹΑ Β ΝƐ
ЄT Δ
Unabridged legend: Μητροπολεως Καιϲάρεια, Β Νεωκόροι. Ετους Δ.
Translation: Metropolis of Caesarea, two neokoroi. Year 4.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign 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 inscriptions reflect the political and cultural influences of the time, and its preservation provides a valuable window into the economic and social history of the Roman Empire during this period.
