Description: Thrace, Hadrianopolis, Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). AΥT K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC AVΓ; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind / AΔΡIANOΠOΛEITΩN, City gate with two towers, conical roofs, no doors, four ramparts between towers.

Diameter: AE26 mm

Weight: 10,74 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Jurukova 499 (V232/R485); BMC Thrace pg. 121, 43

Commentary: well centered, dark green patina, good details for type

History: Hadrianopolis had a formidable castle built shortly after the foundation of the city and featuring 9 gates, 4 towerd and surrounded by a moat.

Article Number: 036-07-04-41652