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