Odessos Pentassarion - Gordian III, 238 – 244
Demeter; 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
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.65
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
3.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses from Odessos. Issued from 238 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 10.65 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Gordian III to the right, laureate, draped, cuirassed, facing the bust of Sarapis to the left, wearing calathos on head, draped. (AYT(-οκράτωρ) M(-άρκου) ANT(-ωνίνως) ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC AYΓ(-ουστος)."Emperor Marcus Antonius Gordian, August".)
- Reverse
- Demeter standing to the left, wearing chiton and peplos, holding a sceptre in left hand and a branch in right hand; letter E in left field. ([of] Odessos.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (238-244) | — |
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