Alexandria Tetradrachm - Gordianus III, 243 – 244
L Z; Alexandria
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
243 – 244
Ruler
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.7
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 243 to 244. Struck in Silver plated copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 12.7 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, seen from rear. (Α(-YTOKPATA) Κ(-AICAP) Μ(-APKYC) ΑΝΤ(-ΩNIOC) ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC EΥ(-CEBHC)"Autocrat Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus, the Pious")
- Reverse
- Eagle standing facing, head right, spreading wings, holding wreath in talons. (L : "Alexandria". Z : year "7".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (243-244) L | — | Z (year 7) |
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