Bronze Sestertius of Gordian III, Rome, 241–243. 1948.8.180

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Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Bust, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

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Reverse: P M TR P III COS II P P/ S C - Gordian III, standing right, holding globe in left hand and transverse spear in right

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 17.16
- Diameter (in mm): 28.5
Series: RIC.4

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 241 - 243
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

References

Reference: RIC IV Gordian III 305A

Administrative History

Identifier: 1948.8.180
Lot: 1948.8
Department: Roman
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Category: Roman--Imperial--Thirdcentury

Rights

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

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