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

€281,098.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year240-239
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight18.2 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#294A, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.294A
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, laureate, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P III COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (240-239)  - -
Catalog ID8273345520
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