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

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 239
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1/8)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Bronze
Weight 16.2 g
Diameter 29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#264A, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.264A
Obverse description Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
(Translation: IMperator Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Antonius Gordianus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Roma, helmeted, in military attire, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P II COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (239) - -
Numisquare ID 9745852760
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