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© British Museum
Æ28 - Gordian III ΑΛΙΗΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 7.95 g | 28.2 mm |
| Issuer | Alia (Conventus of Apamea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-244 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.95 g |
| Diameter | 28.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mên on horseback riding right, crescent at shoulders, double axe over shoulder.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΙΗΝΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gordian III, who was a Roman Emperor during a time of great turmoil and conflict, yet the coin itself was minted in a relatively peaceful period, indicating that the Roman Empire was still capable of producing currency and maintaining economic stability despite the challenges it faced.