Denarius - Gordian I PIETAS AVG

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#15, OCRE#ric.4.gor_i.15
Obverse descriptionBust of Goridan I, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed (?), right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
(Translation: Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus Augustus. Caesar, Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPriestly emblems: jug between simpulum, lituus and patera on left and sprinkler and knife on right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETAS AVG
(Translation: Pietas Augusti. Piety of the emperor (Augustus).)
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MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID8102965170
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