MOESIA INFERIOR. Tomis. Gordian III with Tranquillina (238-244). Ae.

Obv : AVT K M ΑΝΤ ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ CЄ / TPANKVΛΛЄINA.
Draped busts of Gordian, laureate and cuirassed, and Tranquillina, wearing stephane, facing one another.

Rev : MHTPO ΠONTOV TOMEΩC.
Nemesis standing left, holding cubit-rule and scales; wheel to left; monogram (mark of value) to lower right.
RPC VII.2 1703.

Condition : The coin appears to be in good but worn condition, with details on the figures and inscriptions visible but somewhat softened. The patina has a dark, earthy brown hue with subtle variations of greenish and gray tones, indicating its age and possible exposure to environmental factors. The surface shows some areas of wear, but overall, the coin retains its form and design clearly. The patina gives the coin an ancient and authentic feel, typical for bronze or copper-based coins.Extremely fine.

Material : Bronze.
Axis : 12h

Weight : 10.72 gr
Diameter : 26 mm

Tomis was an ancient city located in Moesia Inferior, on the western coast of the Black Sea, in what is now modern-day Constanța, Romania. Founded by Greek settlers from Miletus around the 6th century BCE, Tomis became a significant port and trading center due to its strategic location. The city is historically known for being the place of exile for the Roman poet Ovid, who was banished there by Emperor Augustus in 8 CE. Ovid wrote extensively about the harsh living conditions and his isolation in Tomis, contributing to the city’s fame in Roman literature. Over time, Tomis developed into a major urban center under Roman rule, with well-established fortifications, public buildings, and thriving commerce. Its rich history is reflected in the archaeological remains that include mosaics, inscriptions, and ancient fortifications.