Thrace, Hadrianopolis, Gordian III
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Description
Thrace, Hadrianopolis, Gordian III (238 – 244 AD). AVT KM ANT ΓΟΡΔIANOC AV; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ; Hermes standing left, holding purse and caduceus.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE28 |
| Weight [g]: | 14,66 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | Youroukova, Hadrianopolis 484 var; Varbanov 3805-7 |
| Commentary: | great green patina, slightly off-center, some roughness on edges |
Historical Context
Gordian III was deified after his death, not a common thing in the beginning military crisis of the 3rd century.
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