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

€281,124.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year241-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight17.6 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#305A, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.305A
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Imperator Gordianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gordian, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionGordian III, in military attire, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P III COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (241-244)  - -
Catalog ID3236674810
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