Sestertius - Gordian II SECVRITAS AVGG S C, Securitas

€280,647.00
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#6, OCRE#ric.4.gor_ii.6
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 descriptionSecuritas, draped, seated left, holding short sceptre in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS AVGG S C
(Translation: Securitas Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Safety of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID2655190050
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