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Sestertius with bust of Gordian I
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 238
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 19.12 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.266
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Gordian I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
IMPCAESMANTGORDIANVSAFRAVG
Reverse: Roma seated left on shield; holds Victory on right hand, spear in left.
ROMAEAET ERNAE SC (in exergue)
IMPCAESMANTGORDIANVSAFRAVG
Reverse: Roma seated left on shield; holds Victory on right hand, spear in left.
ROMAEAET ERNAE SC (in exergue)
ProvenanceBy 1935: Private Collection, U.S.; anonymous gift to MFA, April 4, 1935