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Æ29 - Gordian III ΥΠ ϹΑΒ ΜΟΔΕϹΤΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΙϹΤΡ
| Bronze | 13.7 g | 28.8 mm |
| Issuer | Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.7 g |
| Diameter | 28.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#411818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Snake (Glykon / Glycon) coiled right with two loops, head nimbus, tail running left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΥΠ ϹΑΒ ΜΟΔΕϹΤΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΙϹΤΡ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ29 - Gordian III (ΥΠ ϹΑΒ ΜΟΔΕϹΤΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΙϹΤΡ) (241-244) from Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior) made of Bronze weighing 13.7 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a provincial governor's name on the obverse, instead of the emperor's name. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was decentralizing its power and giving more autonomy to its provinces.