Sestertius - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year240
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight20.1 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#271, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.271
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
(Translation: IMperator Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Antonius Gordianus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionGordian III, veiled, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding wand in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P II COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (240)  - -
Catalog ID3118727590
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