© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ32 - Gordian III and Tranquillina of Nisibis Mesopotamia
| Bronze | 21 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Nisibis (Mesopotamia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Empress | Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina) (241-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 243-244 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#397136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tyche seated left on rock, holding grain-ears, river-god swimming left at her feet, ram leaping left above
Script: Greek
Lettering: CEΠ KOΛON NECIBI MHTΡO
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ32 - Gordian III and Tranquillina of Nisibis (Mesopotamia) (243-244), is a rare example of a Roman coin that was issued outside of the Roman Empire. Nisibis, where the coin was minted, was a city in the Roman province of Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Turkey. The coin's design features the images of Gordian III and his wife Tranquillina, indicating that it was issued during their reign (243-244 AD). The use of bronze in the coin's production was also a common practice during this time period.
