Sestertius - Gordian I VICTORIA AVGG S C, Victory

€280,628.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight20 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#12, OCRE#ric.4.gor_i.12
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 descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and holding palm in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGG S C
(Translation: Victoria Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Victory of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID6523992310
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