Tetradrachm of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome from Antioch Artist: Unknown
Mint: Antioch (Syria)
Ruler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225–244, ruled 238–44

A.D. 242

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

12.51 g, 6:00, 25.5 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Gift of George E. Dimock

Accession Number

2001.87.4571

Geography

Made in Antioch, Syria

Culture

Greek

Period

3rd century A.D.

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: AUTOK K M ANT GORDIANOS SEB [Gr.] Laureate draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from behind

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: DEMARCH EX UPATO B [Gr.] Eagle standing facing, head l., tail l., wreath in beak; between legs, ram running l., head r., under crescent
Provenance
George E. Dimock, to about 1985; Yale University Library from about 1985 to 2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, money, tetradrachms

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