Sestertius - Gordian III PIETAS AVGG S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight19.2 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#3, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii_caes.3
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian III, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM ANT GORDIANVS CAES
(Translation: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Caesar. Marcus Antonius Gordian Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionPriestly emblems: jug between lituus, knife and patera on the left and simpulum and sprinkler on right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETAS AVGG S C
(Translation: Pietas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Piety of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID3236136920
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