Roman — Roman; 241-243
Coin, radiate
A silver radiate 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 radiate bust of Gordian III, facing right. Obv inscription: [IMP GORDI]ANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Rev: Sol, standing front, head left, raising his right hand and holding a globe in the left. Rev inscription: AETERNI[TATI AVG]. Coin incomplete and in two pieces.
Ref: RIC IV (1949), p.24, no.83.
Ref: Cunetio (2009), p.91, no.280.
Condition: VG/G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.46/7
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Gordian III, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 241-243
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 22 mm, WT 1.21 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
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