Nicopolis ad Istrum Tetrassaria - Gordianus III, 241 – 244
Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia inferior
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
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.85
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassarion from Nicopolis ad Istrum. Issued from 241 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 28 mm and weighs 14.85 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Gordianus III right, laureate, draped, cuirassed. (Αὐτοκράτωρ καῖσαρ Markos Antonios Gordianos Sebastos:"Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus, August".)
- Reverse
- Demeter standing left, holding ears of wheat in right hand and long torch with left hand; lettering ending vertically in right field. (Upatewn Sabinons Modestou Nikopeitwn Pros Istrwn:"Magistrate Sabinus Modestus from Nicopolis ad Istrum".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (241-244) | — | Nicopolis ad Istrum |
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