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Ruler: |
Gordian III and Tranquillina
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Reigned: |
238 - 244 AD
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Denomination: |
AE 27 of Mesembria (5 Assaria)
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Obverse: |
Laureate, draped bust of Gordian facing right, opposite diademmed and draped bust of Tranquillina facing left. "AVT. K. M. ANT. GORDIANOC AUG. CEB." In exergue: TPANKVLL / INA"
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Reverse: |
Demeter standing left holding corn ears in right hand and torch in left hand. "MECAMBPIANWN"
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Reference: |
Varbanov II #2602
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Weight: |
12.2 gms
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Diameter: |
15.2 mm
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Furia Sabina Tranquilliana
Furia Sabina Tranquilliana was the daughter of the praetorian prefect Timisitheus, was married to Gordian III in 241 AD. She survived her husband, after which nothing is known.
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