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Gordian III Hermes Coin Type: Bronze AE26 Gordian III, Caesar 238 CE, Augustus 238-244 CE.
Mint and Date: Hadrianopolis in Thrace, 238-244 CE.
Size and Weight: 26mm, 10.2g
Obverse: Laureate, draped bust right.
AYT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AYΓ
Reverse: Hermes standing left holding caduceus and purse, his mantle hanging on his arm.
AΔPIANOΠOΛEITΩN
Provenance: Ancient Treasures (eBay), February 2005.
Ref: Moushmov 2755
BW Ref: 015 026 034
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