Sestertius - Gordian I ROMAE AETERNAE S C, Roma and Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight18.5 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#10, OCRE#ric.4.gor_i.10
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
(Translation: IMperator Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMAE AETERNAE S C
(Translation: Romae Aeternae. Senatus Consultum. Everlasting Rome. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID3426360990
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