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Roman Empire
| Ruler: | Gordian III and Tranquillina |
| Reigned: | 238 - 244 AD |
| Denomination: | AE 27 of Mesembria (5 Assaria) |
| Obverse: | Laureate, draped bust of Gordian facing right, opposite diademmed and draped bust of Tranquillina facing left. "AVT. K. M. ANT. ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC ΑϒΓ. CEB." In exergue: ΤΡΑΝΚVΛΛ / INA" |
| Reverse: | Demeter standing left holding corn ears in right hand and torch in left hand. "ΜΕCΑΜΒΡΙΑΝΩΝ" |
| Reference: | Varbanov II #2602 |
| Weight: | 12.2 gms |
| Diameter: | 15.2 mm |
Furia Sabina TranquillianaFuria 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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