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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: 17.95 gm.
Credit Line
Bequest of Miss Rebecca Salisbury
Accession Number92.82
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped bust of Gordian III, to right. IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG
Reverse: Jupiter standing front, head right, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left.
IOV[I]STATORI In field, left and right: S C
Reverse: Jupiter standing front, head right, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left.
IOV[I]STATORI In field, left and right: S C