As - Gordian III P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C, Victory

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year241-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs (1⁄32)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight8.8 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#320, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.320
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Imperator Gordianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gordian, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionGordian III, togate, standing left in quadriga, being crowned by Victory, and holding branch in extended right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P IIII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (241-244)  - -
Catalog ID8350383090
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