RPC VII.2, 2564

 

Image of specimen #1

 

Coin type
Volume VII.2
Number 2564
Province Lycia-Pamphylia
Region Pamphylia
City Side
Reign Gordian III
Person (obv.) Gordian III (Augustus)
Obverse inscription ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
Edition Αὐτ(οκράτωρ) Καῖ(σαρ) Μ(ᾶρκος) Ἀντ(ώνιος) Γορδιανὸς Σεβ(αστός)
Translation Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription ϹΙΔΗΤΩΝ
Edition Σιδητῶν
Translation of the Sidetans
Reverse design temple with six columns enclosing cult statue of Apollo Sidetes holding patera and staff; in pediment, shield
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 33 mm
Average weight 15.77 g
Axis 1, 6, 12
Reference Watson 736
Specimens 6 (2 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     ✸ L: 1970,0909.158
2 2     B: 18273278, Löbb.
3 3     Anamur: 5.209.2004 SNG 44
4 4     Side: 891 Side excavation: Atlan, Side kazıları 105
5 5     C. Rhodes coll.
6 6     Peus 366, 25 Oct. 2000, lot 847 = Schulten, 19 Apr. 1989, lot 593