Sestertius - Gordian II and Gordian I P M TR P COS P P S C

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 238
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1/8)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Bronze
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#10, OCRE#ric.4.gor_ii.10
Obverse description Bust of Gordian II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
(Translation: IMperator Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Gordian I (or II?), laureate, togate, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and holding parazonium in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mintage ND (238) - -
Numisquare ID 1418242160
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