Odessos Tetrassarion - Gordian III, 238 – 244
OΔHCCEITΩN; Odessos
Information
Country
Odessos
Odessos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrassarion
Year
238 – 244
Ruler
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.3
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassarion from Odessos. Issued from 238 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 9.3 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
- Reverse
- Great God of Odessos standing left, sacrificing from patera over flaming altar left and holding cornucopia ([of] Odessos.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (238-244) | — |
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