Caesarea Æ26 - Gordian III, 4
Information
Country
Caesarea
Caesarea
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ26 - Gordian III
Year
4
Ruler
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
Composition
(copper alloy)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.5
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ26 - Gordian III from Caesarea. Issued in 4. Struck in (copper alloy). Measures 26 mm and weighs 12.5 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Gordian III facing right, seen from the rear. (Imperator Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus.)
- Reverse
- Stylised altar represented as two stacked bars. Mount Argaeus above. (Metropolis of Caesarea, two neokoroi. Year 4.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (242 AD) | — | Regnal year Δ (4) |
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