Sestertius - Gordian II PROVIDENTIA AVGG S C, Providentia

€280,645.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#4, OCRE#ric.4.gor_ii.4
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian II, 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 descriptionProvidentia, draped, standing left with legs crossed, leaning left arm on column, holding wand in right hand over globe and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROVIDENTIA AVGG S C
(Translation: Providentia Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Foresight of the emperor. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID9414214090
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