Sestertius - Gordian III P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C, Apollo

€281,116.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year241-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight21.9 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#302, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.302
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 descriptionApollo, nude to waist, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left elbow on lyre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P IIII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (241-244)  - -
Catalog ID2020723410
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