© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Æ28 - Gordianus III and Tranquillina VΠ TEΠTVΛΛIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITEΩN; Consular Legate Prosius Tertullianus; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 12.92 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Empress | Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina) (241-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.92 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#316286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Athena standing left, leaning right hand on shield resting on ground, holding spear with left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: VΠ TEPTVΛΛIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITEΩN
Unabridged legend: Hypateon Tertullianou Markianopoliteon
Translation: The legate Tertullianus from Marcianopolis
Comment
Reverse letters in fields (usually E T ΩN) are most of the time mistaken for various types of marks or references; however, it is solely the end of the city's name.Sometimes ΩN is inverted as NΩ.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Tranquillina, who was the wife of Gordianus III and the mother of Gordianus IV. She played an important role in the political and military events of her time, and her image on the coin reflects her significance in Roman society.