Marcianopolis Pentassaria - Gordian III, 238 – 244

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Marcianopolis Marcianopolis
Currency Reform of Caracalla Antoninianus
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Pentassaria
Year 238 – 244
Ruler Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238–244)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 14.08
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

Pentassaria from Marcianopolis. Issued from 238 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 29 mm and weighs 14.08 g.

Obverse
Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟΣ ΑΥΓ, laureate and draped bust of Gordian III right, facing bust of Serapis left (Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus)
Reverse
ΥΠ ΜΝΟΦΙΛΟΥ ΜΑ-ΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩ-Ν, Ares standing left with spear and shield (YP MNOFILOU MA-RKIANOPOLITO-N)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (238-244)  —

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