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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1981.74.270
People
Gordian III, Roman (r. 238 - 244 CE)
Title
Coin of Germe under Gordian III
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
238-244
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Mysia
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/183397

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.96 g
Die Axis
6
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AYKMANT GORDIANOC
  • Reverse Inscription: GERM HNWN

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
SNG von Aul. 7203

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
Accession Year
1981
Object Number
1981.74.270
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Gordian III, laureate and wearing cuirass and himation, r.
Rev.: Herakles, nude, standing to front and looking left, holding club in lowered r. hand and lion's skin draped over l. arm.

Verification Level

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