2002.129.67: Antoninianus of Gordian III
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 2002.129.67
- People
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Gordian III, Roman (r. 238 - 244 CE)
- Title
- Antoninianus of Gordian III
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 238-244 CE
- Period
- Roman Imperial period
- Culture
- Roman
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/141435
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 3.87 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- antoninianus
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
- Reverse Inscription: PROVIDE-NTIA AVG
Provenance
- Recorded Ownership History
- Wayne G. Sayles
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- RIC IV, 150
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Townsend-Vermeule Gift
- Accession Year
- 2002
- Object Number
- 2002.129.67
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: Provdentia standing to l., globe at her r. foot. She holds a long staff in her l.h. and a short wand in her lowered r.h.
Verification Level
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