Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis, Gordian III
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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 NIKOÎ OΛЄITΩN Î POC ICTPON; Gordian and Tranquillina standing facing each other, clasping hands.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE27 |
| Weight [g]: | 12,70 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | H&J, Nikopolis 8.36.34.5; Varbanov 4200 |
| Commentary: | rare marriage issue; olive green patina with dark areas |
Historical Context
The marriage festivities probably took place in Domus Gordianorum - the family villa of the Gordiani - a splendid estate featuring the porch with 200 columns.
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