Roman Provincial Coins
Gordian III
Gordian III
ODESSOS, THRACE
Gordian III
AE24, 6.13 gms, die axis 6h
Moushmov 1642v (obverse legend), cf AMNG 2321v, SNG Cop 681
Obv: AVT K M ANT GORDIANOC W (see note below)
Laureate head right
Rev: ODHCCEITWN
Demeter next to Kore standing. Demeter holding torch and fruits (or corn- ears?). Kore holding only torch
The end of the obverse legend exhibits an unusual letter . Under magnification it appears as W topped with a horizontal line. AMNG notes a die with this mark and designates the mark as the letter A which would be a logical ending.
AE24, 6.13 gms, die axis 6h
Moushmov 1642v (obverse legend), cf AMNG 2321v, SNG Cop 681
Obv: AVT K M ANT GORDIANOC W (see note below)
Laureate head right
Rev: ODHCCEITWN
Demeter next to Kore standing. Demeter holding torch and fruits (or corn- ears?). Kore holding only torch
The end of the obverse legend exhibits an unusual letter . Under magnification it appears as W topped with a horizontal line. AMNG notes a die with this mark and designates the mark as the letter A which would be a logical ending.
Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos
AE28, 11.93 gms, die axis 1h
Moushmov 1657, SNG Cop 682, cf AMNG 2340-2341 p575
Obv: AVT K M ANT GORDIANOC AVG
Busts of Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos facing
Rev: ODHCCEITWN
Athena helmeted standing right, holding inverted spear and resting on shield
Note the cornucopia on the shoulder of the bearded bust identifying him as "Thaos Magos" - The Great God
AE28, 11.93 gms, die axis 1h
Moushmov 1657, SNG Cop 682, cf AMNG 2340-2341 p575
Obv: AVT K M ANT GORDIANOC AVG
Busts of Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos facing
Rev: ODHCCEITWN
Athena helmeted standing right, holding inverted spear and resting on shield
Note the cornucopia on the shoulder of the bearded bust identifying him as "Thaos Magos" - The Great God
Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos
AE26, 9.56 gms, die axis 6h
Moushmov 1668, AMNG 2368 (same reverse die)
Obv: AVT M ANT GOPDIANOC AVG
Busts of Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos facing
Rev: ODHCCEITWN
Table with four legs; on it a prize crown with two palm-branches between two purses; underneath a vase with two handles, in exergue, E
Note the cornucopia on the shoulder of the bearded bust identifying him as "Thaos Magos" - The Great God
AE26, 9.56 gms, die axis 6h
Moushmov 1668, AMNG 2368 (same reverse die)
Obv: AVT M ANT GOPDIANOC AVG
Busts of Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos facing
Rev: ODHCCEITWN
Table with four legs; on it a prize crown with two palm-branches between two purses; underneath a vase with two handles, in exergue, E
Note the cornucopia on the shoulder of the bearded bust identifying him as "Thaos Magos" - The Great God
Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos
AE27, 11.61 gms, die axis 12h
Moushmov 1673, Lindgren 813, BMC 18, Evel 984, AMNG 2346(obverse)/2330(reverse)
Obv: ANTWNIOC GORDIANOC, AVT K M under portraits
Busts of Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos facing
Rev: ODHCCEITWN
Serapis standing left with scepter and raising right arm, E in left field
Note the cornucopia on the shoulder of the bearded bust identifying him as "Thaos Magos" - The Great God
AE27, 11.61 gms, die axis 12h
Moushmov 1673, Lindgren 813, BMC 18, Evel 984, AMNG 2346(obverse)/2330(reverse)
Obv: ANTWNIOC GORDIANOC, AVT K M under portraits
Busts of Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos facing
Rev: ODHCCEITWN
Serapis standing left with scepter and raising right arm, E in left field
Note the cornucopia on the shoulder of the bearded bust identifying him as "Thaos Magos" - The Great God
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Gordian III and the Great God of Odessos
AE27, 12.70 gms, die axis 1h
Varbanov 3530, AMNG 2346, cf Moushmov 1641 (Gordian III)
Obv: ANTWNIOC GOPDIANOC, AVT K M under portraits
Busts of Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos facing
Rev: ODHCCEITWN, E in left field
Aeskepios with mantle holding serpent serpent entwined staff
Note the cornucopia on the shoulder of the bearded bust identifying him as "Thaos Magos" - The Great God
AE27, 12.70 gms, die axis 1h
Varbanov 3530, AMNG 2346, cf Moushmov 1641 (Gordian III)
Obv: ANTWNIOC GOPDIANOC, AVT K M under portraits
Busts of Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos facing
Rev: ODHCCEITWN, E in left field
Aeskepios with mantle holding serpent serpent entwined staff
Note the cornucopia on the shoulder of the bearded bust identifying him as "Thaos Magos" - The Great God
Gordian III and the Great God of Odessos
AE25, 9.93 gms, die axis 7h
Moushmov 1669, AMNG 2374
Obv: Below (AVT K M) ANTWNIOC GOPDIANOC
Busts of Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos facing
Rev: O/DHCC/EITWN, E below
Legend in 3 lines within wreath
Note the cornucopia on the shoulder of the bearded bust identifying him as "Thaos Magos" - The Great God
AE25, 9.93 gms, die axis 7h
Moushmov 1669, AMNG 2374
Obv: Below (AVT K M) ANTWNIOC GOPDIANOC
Busts of Gordian III and The Great God of Odessos facing
Rev: O/DHCC/EITWN, E below
Legend in 3 lines within wreath
Note the cornucopia on the shoulder of the bearded bust identifying him as "Thaos Magos" - The Great God
Gordian III
AE19, 4.90 gms, die axis 6h
Moushmov 1639, SNG Cop -, Lindgren II/III -, AMNG 2323v (reverse legend)
Obv: AVT K M ANTWNI GOPDIANOC
Laureate head right
Rev: ODHCCEITWN
Apollo sitting left; holding branch and leaning on lyre
AE19, 4.90 gms, die axis 6h
Moushmov 1639, SNG Cop -, Lindgren II/III -, AMNG 2323v (reverse legend)
Obv: AVT K M ANTWNI GOPDIANOC
Laureate head right
Rev: ODHCCEITWN
Apollo sitting left; holding branch and leaning on lyre
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