Sestertius - Gordian III PAX AETERNA S C, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year241-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight18.9 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#319A, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.319A
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 descriptionPax, draped, advancing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AETERNA S C
(Translation: Pax Aeterna. Senatus Consultum. Eternal peace. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (241-244)  - -
Catalog ID8382279050
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