Gordian III, Hadrianopolis - Apollo




Province Thrace
City Hadrianopolis
Size (mm) 26
Weight (g) -
Die Axis 0
Tariff 4 assaria
Governor
Ob. Leg. AVT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AV
Ob. Desc. Laureate and draped bust right
Meaning
Rev. Leg. AΔPIANO-Π-OΛRITΩN
Rev. Desc. Apollo standing, shooting bow right, cape flying behind.
Meaning (Coin) of the people of Hadrianopolis
References Collection; SNG Cop 575, BMC Thrace p.120, 28, Jurukova 526 (V 237/R 526)
Notes: Hadrianopolis was founded circa .A.D. 125 by Hadrian on the site of Uscudama, now known as Edirnein in western Turkey.