Kaisareia (AD 241-244) Drachm - Tranquillina

Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III, 241-244 AD. AR Drachm (2.18g, 18mm). Dated RY 4 (240/1 AD). CABINIA TPANKVÎ›Î›IN V, draped bust right / MHTPO KAICA BNÐ„, Ð„T Î” in exergue, Mount Argaeus; pellet to left. Good VF, porosity. Rare.

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Filename:	1560123.jpg
City/Mint name:	Kaisareia
Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	Bland, "The Bronze Coinage of Gordian III from Caesarea in Cappadocia," in Studies in Ancient Coinage from Turkey, 60A.1 / 58; Sydenham 617aa var (different reverse legend)
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 156 (1/2007), lot 123 ($380 + comm)
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Date added:	Sep 21, 2010
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