Sestertius - Gordian II VICTORIA AVGG S C, Victory

€280,648.00
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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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#7, OCRE#ric.4.gor_ii.7
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 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.)
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MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID3679661800
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