Dionysopolis Pentassarion - Gordianus III, 238 – 244
ΔIONVCOΠOΛITΩN; Demeter; Dionysopolis
Information
Country
Dionysopolis
Dionysopolis
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
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.24
Diameter (mm)
27.4
Thickness (mm)
3.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses from Dionysopolis. Issued from 238 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27.4 mm and weighs 12.24 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right vis-a-vis draped bust of Serapis to left, wearing kalathos. (The emperor caesar Marcus Antonius Gordian august)
- Reverse
- Hera standing left, holding grain ears in right hand and sceptre with left hand; mark of value in lower left field. (of Dionysopolis)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (238-244) | — |
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