Viminacium Dupondius - Gordianus III, 239 – 244
P M S COL VIM AN IIII; Viminacium
Information
Country
Viminacium
Viminacium
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dupondius
Year
239 – 244
Ruler
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.54
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
2.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dupondius from Viminacium. Issued from 239 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.54 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. (Emperor Gordianus Pious Fortunate August)
- Reverse
- Moesia standing facing left, arms outstretched, between walking bull and walking lion.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (243-244) AN V | — | Viminacium: AMNG#93, Martin#1.48.2, Varbanov#121 | ||
| ND (242-243) AN IIII | — | Viminacium: AMNG#84, Martin#1.32.1, Varbanov#119 | 36% | |
| ND (241-242) AN III | — | Viminacium: AMNG#82, Martin#1.29.1 Varbanov#116 | 14% | |
| ND (240-241) AN II | — | Viminacium: AMNG#77, Martin#1.13.2; Varbanov#109 | 14% | |
| ND (239-240) AN I | — | Viminacium: AMNG#72, Martin#1.02.1, Varbanov#104 | 50% |
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