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Æ32 - Gordianus III EΙΡΗΝΟΠΟΛEΙΤⲰΝ EΤ ΒЧΡ
| Bronze | 15 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Irenopolis (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 242-243 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#301065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hygieia standing right, feeding serpent from patera, facing Asclepius standing left, holding serpent-staff.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΙΡΗΝΟΠΟΛEΙΤⲰΝ EΤ ΒЧΡ
Translation:
"Irenopolis".
Year "192".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of Greek and Latin inscriptions. The obverse (front) side of the coin has the Greek inscription "ΕΙΡΗΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤⲰΝ EΤ ΒЧΡ" (meaning "Peaceful City" in Greek), while the reverse (back) side has the Latin inscription "GORDIANUS III" (meaning "Gordian III" in Latin). This combination of languages is unusual for coins of this period, and suggests that the city of Irenopolis may have had a diverse population with both Greek and Latin speakers.