Singara Æ26 - Gordian III and Tranquillina, 238 – 244

Singara

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Singara Singara
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Æ26 - Gordian III and Tranquillina
Year 238 – 244
Ruler Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238–244)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 20.88
Diameter (mm) 30
Thickness (mm) 3
Demonetized Yes

Description

Æ26 - Gordian III and Tranquillina from Singara. Issued from 238 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30 mm and weighs 20.88 g.

Obverse
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, on the left, facing diademed and draped bust of Tranquillina, on the right.
Reverse
The Tyche of Singara, turreted and veiled, seated left on rock, holding grain ears in her right hand; above, centaur (Sagittarius) leaping left, shooting bow; below, river-god Mygdonius swimming left.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (238-244) 

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