1979.428.167: Sestertius of Gordian III
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1979.428.167
- People
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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
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- 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
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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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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