Odessos Pentassarion - Gordianus III and Tranquillina, 238 – 244
OΔHCCEITΩN; Odessos
Information
Country
Odessos
Odessos
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses
Year
238 – 244
Ruler
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.33
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses from Odessos. Issued from 238 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 12.33 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Gordian to right, laureate and draped, facing bust of Tranquillina to left, diademed and draped; small dot between their heads. (Autokrator Kaisar Markos Antwnios Gordianos Augusta Sebasta Trankulleina.Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus and the Augusta Tranquillina.)
- Reverse
- Hera standing left, holding branch and sceptre; at feet, peacock (Odessos.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (238-244) | — | Odessus |
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