Nisibis Æ32 - Gordian III and Tranquillina of Nisibis, 243 – 244
Mesopotamia
Information
Country
Nisibis
Nisibis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ32 - Gordian III and Tranquillina of Nisibis
Year
243 – 244
Rulers
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
, Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina)
(241–244)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
21
Diameter (mm)
32
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ32 - Gordian III and Tranquillina of Nisibis from Nisibis. Issued from 243 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 32 mm and weighs 21 g.
- Obverse
- Busts of Gordian III, laureate, draped and cuirassed on the right and bust of Tranquillina, diademed and draped on the left
- Reverse
- Tyche seated left on rock, holding grain-ears, river-god swimming left at her feet, ram leaping left above
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (243-244) | — |
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