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Tetrassarion - Gordian III ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 13.00 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Sebaste (Conventus of Apamea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-244 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.00 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#384464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kybele seated to left, holding patera in her right hand and leaning left on tympanon; at her feet, lion recumbent to left, looking back.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗΝΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of symbols on its reverse side. The coin bears the image of a Roman Emperor Gordian III, but it also features the Greek letters "ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ" (Sebaste), which refer to the city of Sebaste in modern-day Turkey, where the coin was minted. This combination of Roman and Greek elements is unusual and suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time of cultural exchange or political alliance between the Roman Empire and the Greek city-states.