Dionysopolis Pentassarion - Gordianus III, 238 – 244
ΔΙΟΝΥCΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ; Hygiea; 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)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.2
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses from Dionysopolis. Issued from 238 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 12.2 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right vis-a-vis draped bust of Serapis left, wearing kalathos. (The Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordian Augustus)
- Reverse
- Hygiea facing right, feeding serpent with patera (Dionysopolis)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (238-244) | — | Dionysopolis, Moesia |
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