Mesopotamia, Carrhae, Gordian III
Description:
Mesopotamia, Carrhae, Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). AVTOK M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CEB; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / MHTP KOΛ KAPPHNΩN; crescent, six-rayed star within.
Diameter:
AE29 mm
Weight:
13,46 g
Grade:
gF/F
Attribution:
BMC 61; Thomas Coll. 2520
Commentary:
rare; brown patina, slightly off-center
History:
Gordian III reconquered the frontier city from the Sassanids.
Article Number:
060-05-04-42384