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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 37639

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Coin type:Roman Provincial
Entered by:mrichter   (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 13 buyer responses)
Added on: Jun 21, 2010
Ruler: Gordian III (Augustus)
Region, City:Moesia Inferior, Odessa
Coin:VF, Double striking evident bronze Pentassarian
ΑVΤ Μ ANT ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC AVΓ - Gonfronted busts of Gordian III, laureate, draped and cuirassed, and Serapis, draped and wearing calathus, with cornucopia over shoulder
ΟΔΗCCEITΩΝ - Tetrastyle temple containing statue of Homonoia standing left, holding patera over lighted altar and cornucopia. Emperor in facing quadriga in pediment
Exergue:E
Wt./Size/Axis:11.53g / 29mm / 0
Rarity:R4 (per Varbanov)
References:
  • Varbanov I 4540 var.
  • AMNG 2360 var.
Provenances:
  • William Peters
Acquisition/Sale: AncientPeddler Sunday Auction #9 6/13/10
Notes:Jun 21, 10 - Varbanov does not list this type with the obverse legend that appears on this coin and this type is not included in Moushmov.

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