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 Laetitia, the female personification of happiness and joy. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 241-243.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and radiate bust of Gordian III, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Rev: Laetitia, standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and an anchor in the left. Rev inscription: LAETITIA AVG N. This coin may be part of a hoard from Lime Street, City of London.
Ref: RIC IV (1949), p. 25, no.86.
Condition: VF-/F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.46/9
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Gordian III, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 241-243
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm, WT 3.5 g, Axis 5
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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