Rome Roman provinces Cilicia Carallia
Tetrassarion - Gordian III (ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ; Carallia) (238-244) front Tetrassarion - Gordian III (ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ; Carallia) (238-244) back
Tetrassarion - Gordian III (ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ; Carallia) (238-244) photo
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Tetrassarion - Gordian III (ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ; Carallia) (238-244) front Tetrassarion - Gordian III (ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ; Carallia) (238-244) back
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Tetrassarion - Gordian III ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ; Carallia

 
Orichalcum 16.05 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
 Carallia (Cilicia)
Emperor
 Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 238-244
Value
 Tetrassarion (0.4)
Currency
 Drachm
Composition
 Orichalcum
Weight
 16.05 g
Diameter
 31 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-06
References
Numista
 N#403536
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ

Comment

Watson 577

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it is made of Orichalcum, a metal that was highly valued in ancient times for its durability and rarity. Orichalcum was often used to mint coins for important officials and rulers, and its use in the Tetrassarion coinage of Gordian III suggests that Carallia was a significant and wealthy region in the Roman Empire during this time period.