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Gordian III Aphrodisias, Caria Æ Orichalcum Medallion Roman Provincial 238-244 AD Museum Reproduction CRM0007

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Æ Orichalcum Roman Provincial Medallion (36.8mm, 35.37g.) Gordian III, Aphrodisias, Caria mint, struck 238-244 A.D. References: SNG Aulock 2462; MacDonald, Aphrodisias, 184; SNG Lewis 1641.

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The centaur represented on the reverse of this coin must be Chiron, a figure highly respected as an oracle, an astrologer, and a teacher of a number of Greek heroes; most notably, he was the athletic instructor of the hero Achilles. The appearance of Chiron on this coin may be an allegorical representation for the initiation of a local athletic event. A good possibility, according to MacDonald, is the institution of the Gordianea Attalea, games established by Gordian III and commemorated on contemporary issues from the city.

DESIGN:
Obverse side
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Legend:
AY K MAΡ AN ΓOΡΔIANOC CE

Reverse side
Centaur standing right, holding bow and arrow
Legend:
AΦΡOΔEICIEΩN

A perfect choice for Numismatists, Historians, Military Veterans, Collectors.

Weight 35,37 g
Dimensions 36,8 mm

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