As - Gordian III P M TR P VII COS II P P S C, Mars

€281,187.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs (1⁄32)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.6 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#339B, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.339B
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 descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, hastening right, holding transverse shield in right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244)  - -
Catalog ID2484707950
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