Silver Tridrachm of Gordian III, Caesareia in Cappadocia, AD 240 - AD 241. 1911.87.24

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1911.87.24

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 9.18
    • Diameter (in mm): 23

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: AD 240 - AD 241

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 4
  • Denomination: Tridrachm
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: AV K M ANT GORDIANOS SE
    • Type: Bust laur. dr. cuir. r. seen from behind

  • Reverse

    • Legend: METRO KAIS B N/ET 4
    • Type: Mount Argaeus surmounted by wreath

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1911.87.24
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • purchased at Caesarea

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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