Seleukeia (AD 238-244) AE 35 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE35 (21.23g), struck after 241 AD. MAP ANTÎ©NIOC Î“OPÎ”IANOC / CEB, draped, cuirassed and laureate bust right; countermark: delta containing central dot, in triangular punch (Howgego 670) / CEÎ›EVKEÎ©N TÎ©N Î POC/KA-Î›/VK-AÎ”/N-Î©, Aphrodite standing facing, head right, holding mirror; Erotes standing facing on either side, each holding marriage torch; in ex. EÎ›EVÎ˜E/PAC. Choice good VF. Hoeft coll.

The so-called Marriage Issue.

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Filename:	seleukeia_ad_cal_gordianIII_SNGlev774.jpg
City/Mint name:	Seleukeia
Keywords:	bronze / roman
References:	SNG Levante 774 var.; SNG France 1029 var.
Valuation:	$695, Pars Coins
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Date added:	May 06, 2009
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