Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis, Gordian III
Description:
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Gordian III (238 - 241 AD). Marriage issue 241 AD. AVT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VN CAB MOΔЄCTOV NIKOΠOΛЄITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON; Gordian and Tranquillina standing facing each other, clasping hands.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
12,7 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
H&J, Nikopolis 8.36.34.5; Varbanov 4200
Commentary:
rare marriage issue; olive green patina with dark areas
History:
The marriage festivities probably took place in Domus Gordianorum - the family villa of the Gordiani - a splendid estate featuring the porch with 200 columns.
Article Number:
002-01-03-44147