Nicopolis ad Istrum Tetrassaria - Gordianus III, 241 – 244
ΥΠ CΑΒ ΜΟΔΕCΤΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟC ΙCΤΡON; Consular Legate Sabinius Modestus; Nicopolis ad Istrum
Information
Country
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrassarion
Year
241 – 244
Ruler
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassarion from Nicopolis ad Istrum. Issued from 241 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 28 mm and weighs 12 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ((Αυτοκράτωρ Μάρκου Αντώνιος Γορδιανυς Αύγουστος)"Emperor Marcus Antonios Gordianus, August".)
- Reverse
- Demeter standing left, holding grain ears and torch. ("(Consular Legate) Sabinius Modestus, Nicopolis ad Istrum")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (241-244) | — |
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