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Greek: CM.MC.9472-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gordian III (238-244)
Mint: Berytus

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

238 - 244

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 28.5 mm Weight 12.5 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Gordian, right, radiate; border of dots.

  • Text: IMPCAESMANTGORDIANVS AVGCCOS II PP
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Tetrastyle temple approached by three steps; within, richly draped bust of Astarte, facing, wearing high turreted headdress; to left, military eagle; to right cornucopiae; acroteria of wreath-bearing Nikai to left and right and in the centre a group of Poseidon and Beroe; in exergue, lion walking right; border of dots.

  • Text: COLIV L A V GFEL BE P
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9472-R
Primary reference Number: 236735
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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