Sebaste Tetrassarion - Gordian III, 238 – 244
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Information
Country
Sebaste
Sebaste
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrassarion - Gordian III
Year
238 – 244
Ruler
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassarion - Gordian III from Sebaste. Issued from 238 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 29 mm and weighs 13 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. (Imperator Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
- Reverse
- Kybele seated to left, holding patera in her right hand and leaning left on tympanon; at her feet, lion recumbent to left, looking back.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (238-244) | — |
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