RPC VII.2, 2135

 

Image of specimen #1

 

Coin type
Volume VII.2
Number 2135
Province Bithynia-Pontus
Region Bithynia
City Tium
Reign Gordian III
Person (obv.) Gordian III (Augustus)
Obverse inscription Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ Α
Edition Μ(ᾶρκος) Ἀντ(ωνίος) Γορδιανὸς Α(ὔγουστος)
Translation Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus
Obverse design radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, left, seen from rear, holding spear pointing forward and shield (decorated with quadriga)
Reverse inscription ΤΙΑΝΩΝ
Edition Τιανῶν
Translation of the Tians
Reverse design Boule (?) and Demos (?) standing facing, both with sceptre, clasping hands over lighted altar
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 29 mm
Average weight 12.41 g
Axis 7
Reference Rec 164; Martin, Demos, p. 14, Tios 7
Specimens 3 (2 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     ✸ P: 1695 SNG 756 = Rec 164, pl. CXI, 8
2 2     B: 18201897, Löbb.
3 3     SNG vA 1005