Sestertius - Gordian II 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
Weight17.2 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#5, OCRE#ric.4.gor_ii.5, RCV III#8470, BMC RE#23, Cohen#9
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
(Translation: 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: Everlasting Rome. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID1291029990
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