Roman — Roman; 241-243
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius coin of Emperor Gordian III, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 238-244. The back of the coin depicts Sol, the Roman sun-god. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 241-243.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and laureate bust of Gordian III, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Rev: Sol, standing front, head left, raising his right hand and holding a globe in the left. Rev inscription: [AETER]NITATI AVG, SC in field.
Ref: RIC IV (1949), p.48, no.297(a).
Condition: F/VG.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N599
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Gordian III, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 241-243
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 29 mm, WT 14.0 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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