Lots of Gordians goin' around, I'll post mine: Photo by Pegasi Description: ROMAN EGYPT. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Billon Tetradrachm (12.96 gm) of Alexandria year 7(243/44 AD). Obv. Draped cuirassed bust Rev. Eagle with wings spread, standing on laurel wreath. They say it's toned and in VF+. Bought this lovely coin, suggested by my friend who collects ancient eagles, at the Colorado show during the ANA Summer Seminar (the day I arrived). This was sold previously at a Pegasi auction in 2011, and now resides in my collection. This coin's patina is like a dark chocolate and literally impossible for me to photograph, but found a decent photo on acsearch which will do. Not knowing any of Gordian's history, I did some research and was surprised by his short history. Post your Gordian eagles if ya' got 'em!
I like that one, never seen an eagle so odd looking on a alexandrian provincial. Gordian III (238 - 244 A.D.) AR Tetradrachm Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch O: AVTOK K M ANT GORDIANOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right R: DHMAPX EX UPATO B, eagle standing facing, head left with wreath in beak, below, crescent & ram running left. Antioch Mint, Struck 242 A.D. 27mm 13.5g Prieur 301
that's a nice coin aidan, and what an interesting looking eagle. i have a alexandrian tet of gordian iii, but with a victory reverse. she does have wings, so ...kind of close.
hahaahh I thought it was also a chicken, good that Bing brought it up already, tomorrow I make some pictures of my Gordian stuff.
Very cool coin @Aidan_() !!! The reverse is certainly unusual and the obverse a style I haven't noticed before. SIGH...I am TET-less when it comes to Gordian III
Similar, yes? With a little wear the wreath ties look like chicken feet and the wreath like bowed legs. When designing coins, we need to pay attention to how the design will look after a few years of use.
Thanks, and great coins also! I bought the coin plus two others at the same dealer, blowing my coin budget in like 5 minutes... (how did that happen?) As a bonus, I had enough to buy 20 Celator magazines at .25 cents each! Lots of reading ahead!
