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Sestertius with bust of Gordian III
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 241–243
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 16.74 gm.
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.139
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped bust of Gordian III, to right.
IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFEL AVG
Reverse: Apollo, with drapery over legs only, seated left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and resting left arm on lyre.
PMTRPVCOSIIPP In exergue: SC
IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFEL AVG
Reverse: Apollo, with drapery over legs only, seated left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and resting left arm on lyre.
PMTRPVCOSIIPP In exergue: SC
ProvenanceBy 1888: with van Lennep, Smyrna; purchased by MFA from van Lennep, January 5, 1888, for $75.00 (this figure is the total price for 88.12-88.262)