Gordian III.

Gordian III; 238-244 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 3 = 239/40 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 12.38g. Emmett-3419/3 (Common), cf. Cologne-2628 (Year 2). Obv: A K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC EVCE Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Nilus reclining l. resting elbow on [hippopotamus], holding cornucopia swung away from body and long reed which extends above him; in l. field, date L Γ.. VF