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

€281,064.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year240-239
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight20.4 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#276A, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.276A
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, laureate, togate, standing left in quadriga, holding eagle-tipped sceptre 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.)
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Mint
MintageND (240-239)  - -
Catalog ID4337647630
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