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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1979.428.167
People
Gordian III, Roman (r. 238 - 244 CE)
Title
Sestertius of Gordian III
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
240
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/179732

Physical Descriptions

Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
19.89 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
sestertius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: VIRTVS AVG S C

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC IV (3), 273A, p. 45

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1979
Object Number
1979.428.167
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse: Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; against right side, shield resting

Verification Level

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