Bronze Sestertius of Gordian III, Rome, 240–244. 1946.35.110

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Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS P[IV]S F[E]L AVG - Bust of Gordian III, laureate draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

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Reverse: PAX A[E]TERNA/ S C - Pax, draped, running left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

Physical Description

Axis: 10
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 18.99
- Diameter (in mm): 30.5
Series: RIC.4

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 240 - 244
Denomination: Sestertius
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Bronze
Authority
- Authority: Gordian III
- - Dynasty: Gordian Dynasty
- State: Roman Empire
Geographic
- Place of Production: Rome
- Region: Latium
Obverse
- Portrait: Gordian III
Reverse
- Symbol: ••••

Findspot Description

Findspot

Findspot: Cap Matifou

References

Reference: RIC IV Gordian III 319A
Citation: MN.2.109

Administrative History

Identifier: 1946.35.110
Lot: 1946.35
Department: Roman
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Variant. Mint mark not present for RIC type.

Subjects

Category: Roman--Imperial--Thirdcentury

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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