Marcianopolis Æ28 - Gordianus III and Tranquillina, 241 – 244
VΠ TEΠTVΛΛIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITEΩN; Consular Legate Prosius Tertullianus; Marcianopolis
Information
Country
Marcianopolis
Marcianopolis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ28 - Gordianus III and Tranquillina
Year
241 – 244
Ruler
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.92
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ28 - Gordianus III and Tranquillina from Marcianopolis. Issued from 241 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 28 mm and weighs 12.92 g.
- Obverse
- Confronted busts of Gordian III to right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, and Tranquillina to left, diademed and draped. (The emperor caesar Marcus Antoninus Gordianus august and the augusta Tranquillina)
- Reverse
- Athena standing left, leaning right hand on shield resting on ground, holding spear with left hand. (The legate Tertullianus from Marcianopolis)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (241-244) | — |
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