Pls help - Gordian III vs Severus Alexander

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by hotwheelsearl, May 3, 2020.

  1. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    These two dudes look pretty similar to my eye, and I'm not sure which of the two I have represented among these three coins.

    My guesses:
    1. AE19. Gordian III, Artemis and animal reverse?
    2. AE18. Severus Alexander. Salus seated reverse?
    3. AE22. Gordian III, goddess holding cornucopia reverse?

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  3. Marsyas Mike

    Marsyas Mike Well-Known Member

    The one on the top left is similar to this one from Vimanacium, I believe. The obverse on yours might even me a die-match with mine? They look pretty close:

    Viminacium - Gordian III as Jan 19 (0).jpg

    Gordian III Æ 19 As
    Year 1 (?) (238-239 A.D.)
    Viminacium, Moesia
    Superior
    IMP CAES M ANT [GORDIANVS AVG], laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / PMS CO L VIM, Moesia stdg. facing, bull and lion either side. [AN dot I? - year off flan] in ex.
    AMNG 73 (uncertain attrib.).
    (3.07 grams / 19 mm)

    Not sure about the other two, however.
     
  4. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Thank you!! I would have never guessed Moesia on the reverse. I could only see one animal so I figured it was Artemis.
     
  5. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    The deity on the reverse of the bottom coin is Tyche standing l., holding rudder and cornucopiae. Consider the obverse bust might also be of Elagabalus.

    Don't jump to the conclusion that the seated figure is Hygieia/Salus; there are many god(desse)s that appear seated.
     
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  6. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Thank you!!
     
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  7. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Here's a better pic of the obverse. They do look quite similar indeed.
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