Dupondius - Gordian III

Issuer Viminacium
Year 241
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Dupondius
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VII.2#23, AMNG I-I#82
Obverse description Radiate bust of Emperor Gordian III, facing right, draped and cuirassed, seen from rear.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) Gordian, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Personification of Moesia standing, facing left. Bull facing right to the left. Lion facing left to the right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M S C OL VIM AN III
Edge
Mint
Mintage 3 (241 AD) - Year III -
Numisquare ID 4856491100
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